35 Best Garden Fence Ideas

Protect your produce and define your space!

Gardening is one of those activities that allows us to express the full range of our creativity, and the choices aren't limited to which raised plant beds to build or spring flowers to plant. These garden fence ideas not only provide a physical boundary but also add an extra decorative element to your outdoor space!

Gardeners might need fences for a variety of reasons, which is why we're providing a range of options that are functional and stylish. For example, if you're hoping to grow cucumbers or tomatoes, you might want to opt for a wire or slatted fence to provide the vines with extra support. From using repurposed materials to creating living walls of succulents, we've got you covered with a range of creative options to help transform your garden into a beautiful oasis.

When choosing a fence, or any other landscaping idea for that matter, consider the style of your house and garden. For example, a traditional picket fence looks great with a cottage-style house. One with horizontal pickets would complement an Arts and Crafts-style home. That being said, picking out a fence is truly all about what you like, because it's a personal style statement as well as a functional part of your yard. Many of these fence ideas also fall under the DIY category, so you can save money if you can construct it yourself. You'll also find inspiring ideas to dress up your existing fence, like DIY picture frame planters or a nature-inspired "bug hotel." And before you get started on these awesome garden fence ideas, remember to check out Ree's adorable outdoor collection for more inspiration!

Who knew you could use a handrail decoratively? Lean it against any plain old garden fence or wall and add a little color by hanging low-maintenance succulents.

Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.

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Living wall gardens are a gorgeous way to spruce up any fence or garden wall. Here, you'll learn how to build one with a collection of colorful cacti that are as pretty as a Western painting.

Get the tutorial at Garden Therapy.

Have your fence area double as a cute walkway. To spruce up the typically plain area, lay down leaf stepping stones to stand on and admire the garden.

Get the tutorial at DIY in PDX.

Tall bamboo poles are pliable enough to weave together into a fence yet strong enough to support tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vine vegetables! Who doesn't love something practical and stylish?

See more at Garden Therapy.

This simple DIY project gives a boring concrete garden wall a chic upgrade. The warm-toned wood pairs perfectly with the verdant greenery spilling from planters. Plus, you get a bit more verticle garden space.

See more at Remodaloholic.

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Any gardener knows that mesh wire fencing is just the thing some vines and flowers need to grow to their full potential. Use this as the base to grow pretty summer roses or pea vines. The dense greenery can provide a sense of privacy without disrupting the landscape as a solid border might.

See more at Centsational Style.

We love the simple, streamlined design of this tall, freestanding cedar trellis. Spruce it up with some flowering vines or woven reeds and use it to divide different sections of your yard or garden.

See more at Garden Therapy.

It may seem rudimentary, but a horizontal slatted wood fence can give any garden a sweet, homespun feel. Light cedar fence posts like the ones used in this one are also perfect for painting or dying, so you could also add a personalized mural.

See more at Vintage Revivals.

Want a sense of privacy without cutting yourself off from the world? The lattice-screened top half of this fence is both decorative and creates a sense of openness. Tack on a few little plant pot hangers with flowers to add pops of color and a bit of visual layering.

See more at Woodshop Diaries.

Add an unexpected touch with this DIY fence art featuring natural and found elements such as branches, seed heads, bamboo, and moss set in a wooden frame. It doubles as a home for beneficial insects that you actually want to have in your garden, like bees and ladybugs.

See more at Garden Therapy.

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A chain link fence doesn't have to be an eyesore. Dress it up with colorful tin can flower pots in a cheerful polka dot print.

See more at I Should Be Mopping the Floors.

Give your garden a coastal feel with this easy DIY rope fence. Add a shell border and a decorative anchor for added flair.

See more at H20 Bungalow.

A simple wood fence is the backdrop for these unique picture frame planters. You can make them with cedar, metal fencing wire, and ornate plastic frames.

See more at Garden Therapy.

This simple vertical garden was made with 4×4 posts, some pipe, and galvanized wire. When you're done, hang metal planter buckets with different herbs in them and feast on the fruits of your labor!

See more at Remodelaholic.

A tall pallet planter can make a unique and colorful fence for your garden. This one features a stunning array of coleus, succulents, pansies, and begonias.

See more at Garden Therapy.

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A roll of inexpensive wire fencing is dressed up with 1' x 4' wood trim to create this attractive fence around a raised bed garden. It's perfect for keeping those cute-but-pesky bunnies out of your veggies! This fence can be adapted to various heights.

Get the tutorial at The Kitchen Garten.

Is your backyard or deck wide open to everyone's view? Provide some much-needed privacy with this beautiful fence and planter combo.

Get the tutorial at Sand Dollar Lane.

Update an old fence by attaching rolls of whitewashed bamboo for a beautiful, serene boho-style fence. Add lighting and other white accessories, and it's heaven! If you can't find bamboo, willow twig fence rolls will also work.

Get the tutorial at Hey Wanderer.

Why not use live plantings as a fence? Here, boxwoods are trimmed to create an aesthetically-pleasing border along a walkway. It's only about a foot tall, but the design naturally keeps traffic out of the planting beds. Plantings can be trimmed to a formal hedge or left to naturalize.

This little painted fence, built from an old pallet, is more of a divider than a privacy screen. However, it provides an attractive transition from walk to garden. The planter, also made from scrap pallet wood, finishes the look.

Get the tutorial at Camelot Art Creations.

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Arricca Elin SanSone has written about health and lifestyle topics for Prevention, Country Living, Woman's Day, and more. She's passionate about gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with the people and dogs she loves.

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