1. A fence at the dacha is a necessary, purely practical structure. It prevents unauthorized persons from entering the territory of our dacha or
wild animals. The fence is the watchful guard of our property. But who said that this structure should serve exclusively utilitarian purposes?
For a good owner, the fence is also a decoration of the territory. A properly designed fence will be a laconic completion of your picture.
personal plot.
In our article we will tell you how to decorate a fence in your country house and about those simple techniques that will allow you to turn even a rickety old fence into a masterpiece of landscape design.
climbing plants
2. Climbing plants. Perennial climbing plants - excellent remedy decorate your fence. Moreover, every year, growing more and more, such
the plants will look better and better.
This design method is suitable for almost any type of fence: wooden, metal, brick. However, keep in mind that this design method is not suitable for a low fence (up to 2 m). Not the best best idea decorate the fence with perennial plants, which you plan to reconstruct in a year or two.
- Girl's grapes. This plant belongs to the deciduous plant of the grape family. It is so named for its ability to bear fruit without pollination. Maiden grapes are excellent for decorating a fence,
since it does not require care, tolerates heat and cold well, and is practically invulnerable to attack by pests.
This plant looks very beautiful from spring to late autumn. Closer to winter, the leaves of the maiden grapes acquire a characteristic burgundy color.
- Ivy. This is an evergreen creeping shrub. It grows very quickly, clinging to vertical surfaces with its appendages. Absolutely unpretentious
tolerates heat and cold well. Very easy to care for. Make sure that the soil at the roots is always moist, that’s all care.
Ivy can be planted in wooden boxes and installed on top of stone walls. As they grow, the shoots will hang along the walls, forming bizarre
shapes, perfectly complementing the fence.
- Honeysuckle. This plant, like those listed above, is very unpretentious. It grows just as quickly. So, having chosen it, you will soon
get a fence entwined with a beautiful plant that, when flowering, emits a subtle aroma. More than 140 species of honeysuckle are known, 14 grow in Russia.
-Hop. This plant grows incredibly quickly, outpacing honeysuckle and ivy in growth speed. girl's grapes. In a day, hops can grow several times
centimeters.
Therefore, your fence will be completely covered with this plant quite quickly. It should be borne in mind that closer to autumn, the lower leaves of the hop turn yellow and fall off,
Therefore, when decorating the fence with this plant, do not forget to decorate the lower floor. Ferns, peonies, etc. are perfect for this.
By the way, hops have a number of healing properties, therefore, in addition to aesthetic pleasure, such a fence can become a supplier medicines for your first aid kit.
— We cannot fail to mention in our article such a shrub as climbing roses. Of course, this plant is relatively difficult to care for, so
If your gardening skills are still at a very early stage, this plant is not for you yet. But if you already have rich gardening experience, choose climbing roses for your hedge - you won’t regret it. Their sweet aroma and bright flowers will delight you and your guests.
— You can decorate the fence with annual climbing plants
. They are not as resistant to temperature changes as the perennials described above, however,
You will plant these plants every year, which means you will have a new fence every season.
TO annual plants, which are perfect for decorating a fence, we’ll include morning glory (you’ve of course seen this plant before - its flowers resemble small gramophones - you can’t confuse them with anything),
sweet peas and decorative beans.
Decorating the fence with flowers
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To decorate the fence, you can use tall annual or perennial flowers planted in a flowerbed along the fence.
This is an excellent camouflage for an old fence, which is long overdue to be repaired - replaced, but there is no time or money yet. The same mallows will cope with this task perfectly.
Mallow can reach 1.5 meters. As they bloom, remove old flowers - this will ensure more lush flowering plant.
We decorate the fence with improvised material
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There are no restrictions when decorating a fence. You are limited only by your imagination and sense of beauty. The authors of the article saw fences decorated
old children's boots - which witty owners turned into extravagant flower pots.
With a little drawing and painting skills, you can turn the boards of an old fence into a structure of colored pencils. Believe me, it looks very fun and original, and the cost of such a fence is pennies.
What do you think of the idea of decorating the fence... with birdhouses?
In general, there are a lot of ideas. Search, create! And decorating the fence with your own hands will bring you joy and satisfaction.
If the appearance of the fence is depressing and spoils the cheerful design of the beds and the entire garden, you can slightly update this design. This is not difficult to do. With a little imagination and effort, a new fence can become one of the highlights of the garden. There are some great ideas for this.
While studying garden decor, many people forget about decorating the fence. But it can be an excellent accent in garden design. What can you do and what ideas can you try?
Bright colors
The easiest way is to paint a fence or a separate part in different shades. A bright, colorful fence looks especially good as a backdrop for a children's playground. Original solution- paint wooden boards and sharpen them a little towards the top in the form of colored pencils. If a motley fence around the entire perimeter of the dacha seems too bold a decor, then you can decorate, for example, only the gate or paint individual parts facing the courtyard.
Original drawings
Those who like to draw can try to decorate the fence with an original design: trees, ornaments, flowers, etc. A fence with characters from fairy tales or cartoons on individual boards is well suited for a children's playground.
Scenic print
IN Lately Manufacturers of corrugated fences are increasingly offering to add additional decor to the product in the form of an individually selected 3D print, which is applied using special equipment. Such fences look very beautiful and expensive, and besides, the design can be selected according to the customer’s wishes - from a simple ornament to a masterpiece of painting.
Bird houses
Do you love birdsong and want to attract more birds to protect your garden? Then the fence can be used as a basis for attaching numerous bird houses. They can be painted in different colors that go well with the main background of the fence and the design of the garden. The houses look very cheerful and elegant. Such a bird colony will especially appeal to children, who will happily feed the birds.
Flower shoes
Simple and inexpensive way refresh a dull fence by attaching old shoes (for example, children's boots) to it as containers for flowers. First, the shoes need to be painted in cheerful colors, then filled with drainage and soil in order to plant seedlings in them unpretentious plants(marigolds, petunias, marigolds, nasturtiums, etc.).
Bottle caps
If you have accumulated a lot of plastic bottles, you can use their caps to create entire compositions, like a mosaic. The lids are then painted in different colors and nailed to wooden boards using small nails.
Shiny wheels
For those who have a fence made of chain-link mesh, you can offer to decorate it with old CDs. They can also be decorated in advance - with paints or bright stickers.
Flower boom
An easy way to add freshness to your fence is to hang hanging containers with live animals at a certain distance. flower arrangements. Instead of flowers, they may also contain berries, for example, garden strawberries.
Hearts made of threads
A chain-link fence can easily be decorated with colorful knitted threads, wrapped several times around pieces of wire. This way you can, for example, “wind up” small colorful hearts, flowers or a solid large image. Instead of threads, multi-colored shreds are also suitable.
Colored frames
If there are frames left from old photographs and paintings, you can update them, paint them and attach them to the fence in the form of different artistic compositions. You can place small containers with plants in wide frames, or try vertical plantings small succulents. They also look good framed.
Slate
Children will happily accept this decision, because they will have a place for creativity, and they will no longer decorate everything in the garden. A large slate board is attached to the fence and supplemented with a small container for chalk.
Mirrors for more space
If the garden space is not very large, it can be visually enlarged with the help of light colors and mirrors that are placed on the fence. They will create the illusion of volume and will look original in the garden design.
How did you decorate your fence? Share!
Summer is the most best time in order to decorate life and make something original with your own hands. To those who live in own home or has a dacha, you should think about decorating the fence. Of course, it is needed primarily to protect the territory, but bad weather takes its toll, and the once beautiful fence, sparkling with fresh paint, becomes gray and unsightly. Here are some tips to help make it bright and original.
We decorate the fence with our own hands
You can, of course, just paint the fence, but there are more interesting options. There are a lot of decor options: stained glass, forged figurines, original pots look great. A very popular material that also costs nothing - plastic bottles. If you paint them in different colors, they will become an interesting decoration.
Plant decoration is also often used. For example, a flower garden can give a fence a completely new look. Looks no less beautiful hedge. If you plant a flower bed nearby and put country furniture, you can equip a beautiful corner for summer relaxation.
Experienced gardeners will certainly enjoy decorating with climbing roses. You will have to work hard to breed them, but no one else will have such a luxurious fence. If you don’t have much experience, you can use ivy: it is easy to care for, tolerates cold well and always looks original and stylish. Another good option- hops, which also has medicinal properties. You just need to take into account that hops usually grow and, if unchecked, will quickly decorate all neighboring areas.
We must not forget about color palette. The fence must match the design of the building and match the color of its roof. For example, a brown fence would be ideal for a pink façade.
How to decorate a fence at the dacha: ideas
Perhaps the most spectacular option– decoration with climbing plants. Here are some decor ideas different types fencing;
- Chain-link fence. Annuals and perennials will become a luxurious decoration for such a fence. Great option- girlish grapes that are resistant to pests and retain color well. However, you need to take into account that such a fence should be at least 2 meters high, only then will it look organic.
- Concrete fence. This fence is quite reliable, but gloomy, so it needs to be decorated first. The decor on both sides can be made different. WITH inside, for example, decorate the area with unusual flowers, and plant outside coniferous trees. A fern will look no less beautiful. There is one more interesting way update concrete fence: it is necessary to partially cover it with bricks, and plant moss on the rest of the territory. When it sprouts, the area will look very cozy.
- Fence made of corrugated board. The edge of the material in sheets, cut figuratively, is suitable as a decoration for it. Elements of artistic forging will help you create ornaments of almost any complexity. Such a fence can also be decorated with flowers or placed columns on which various decorative figures will be attached.
- Wooden fence. Such a fence provides enormous scope for imagination. It can be decorated with shells, wood cuts or multi-colored stones; even entire stained glass windows are made from broken dishes. An excellent decor option is paintings of different themes that are applied to the fence. To prevent them from fading, special facade paints are used. This painting is also suitable for concrete fencing, as well as corrugated fences.
So there are many decor options. Everything is limited by imagination and budget; nevertheless, you will have to allocate a certain amount for available materials. But the result will exceed all your expectations: the new original fence will delight the owners and guests for a long time.
The first impression is the strongest.
Therefore, you should not neglect the careful arrangement of the country fence. But due to the considerable size of the fence, it seems that the costs will go through the roof.
Don't despair. We are sharing a selection of ideas that will help you make your fence spectacular and original without extra costs.
1. For lovers of noble drinks
Colored glass is a material that always looks noble. Indeed, in natural light it casts sunbeams that will enliven even an ordinary dacha. To make the fence decor look decent, we recommend choosing unusual bottles of different colors.
2. Stone and wood
Gabions are interesting structures made of wire and metal that are used in construction. At the same time they are universal decor For summer cottage. For example, from gabions in combination with wooden planks you will be able to build a spectacular fence.
3. Funny pictures
An ordinary wooden fence turns into a decor for a summer house if you paint it with simple pictures. Children will also certainly appreciate this activity. To keep the paint on the wood for a long time, do not forget about the protective impregnation for it.
4. Simple and tasteful
Who said that a fence has to be perfectly straight? It is worth choosing boards of different heights for its arrangement, with a rounded top part - and the fence will become original. If this is not enough, then paint the fence in bright shade, in harmony with the color of the greenery behind it.
5. Cozy eco-style
Branches are a material that is more than enough at any dacha. Especially after tree pruning season. Branches of suitable shape can be screwed to the fence using metal wire. This fence decor will help further protect the area from prying eyes.
6. Gatekeeper
Climbing ivy is a common design for a fence. But this does not make the living decor of the fence lose any of its attractive appearance. Especially if you periodically trim the ivy in the shape of a woman’s head of hair, and draw a face underneath it. Such a fence will definitely not go unnoticed by others.
7. Plastic mosaic
This kind of fence decor will require some preparation: you need to collect a sufficient amount multi-colored lids, having previously decided on the future pattern. If necessary, the covers can be painted in the desired color. TO wooden fence the covers are secured with screws or nails.
8. Bird's joy
From the side of a restless street, and even at a low altitude, birds are unlikely to dare to build a nest. But you can pour food into such birdhouses, and then the birds will definitely not leave the fence unattended. Another option for lovers of tranquility is to plant living plants in birdhouses.
9. Embroidery on the fence
This trend of embroidering fences with ribbons is gaining popularity in many cities around the world thanks to the work of street artists. Why not bring it to our realities? Such embroidery with multi-colored ribbons does not require any special skills. You just need to decide on the pattern.
10. Mini-exhibition
Perhaps it is not worth arranging an exhibition of various things on the outside of the country fence. But the fence also needs decoration from the inside. The decor of the fence can be very diverse - from birdhouses to mirrors and empty frames.
11. Smooth shapes
An ordinary fencing made of boards will look new if you make it up from elements unusual shape. For example, boards with rounded edges or holes.
12. Minimalistic geometry
Concrete blocks filled with soil will become not only an unusual decoration for a fence. An additional bonus is that such a decoration can prevent unwanted parking of cars near the country fence.
