v THE HERALD - Your Community Magazine v 17th November 2022 • The HERALD • Page 59 07879 552227 www.crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk info@crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk A family run business with over 20 years experience. Our teams of professional, friendly and reliable Gardeners and Landscapers are passionate about gardening and landscaping to very high standards of presentation and quality workmanship. Garden Maintenance Leaf Clearance Autumn Tidy Up Hedges Borders Weeds Pressure Washing Landscaping Design Patios Artificial Lawns Decking Fencing Garden Repairs Your specialist Landscape and Garden Maintenance service, based in Hythe. Here to support the design, creation and maintenance of your perfect and personal outdoor space. THE TREE & LANDSCAPE WIZARD All aspects of tree surgery, garden maintenance and landscaping undertaken Family run business for over 20 years No Job Too Big or Small Please call 07552 977731 for a Free Quotation SPADEWORK Family Landscaping & Fencing Team ] Decking & Natural Sandstone Paving ] Patios ] Driveways ] Block Paving ] Turfing ] All Types of Domestic & Commercial Fencing ] Security Fencing Supplied & Fitted Tel: (023) 8089 4909 Mobile: 07703 566814 u Free Estimates u Fully Insured ✿ DOWN THE GARDEN PATH ✿ Make Your Garden Fabulous for Fall; Fencing with a Twist by Crown Gardens & Landscaping your fencing this autumn then we’re here to help with inspiration and an action plan. Get in touch on: 07879 552227 or email: info@crowngardensandlandscapes. co.uk With the nights drawing in, and a chill in the air, most of your autumn tidying and pruning will be done and dusted. So now’s the perfect time to get busy with some fabulous fencing solutions to get your garden looking sensational in time for spring. Set your boundaries Fencing is an element of a garden that’s o en overlooked when it comes to revamping your outdoor space. Its main function might be as a simple boundary, to separate your garden from that of your neighbour’s, but don’t underestimate the visual impact giving your fencing a faceli can have. Whether you want to make a strong statement, so en up some edges, or just want a bit more privacy, making sure you’ve got the top fencing solution for you will mean you can get the most from your garden. Let there be light Good outdoor lighting can really enhance your outdoor space, bringing warmth and atmosphere as well as practical illumination for important areas such as walkways. Strings of fairy lights across your fence add a whimsical touch, while festoon lights bring a festival vibe. You could hang solar-powered lanterns from fence posts, go crazy with jam jarstyle tealight holders, or install standalone stake-style lights along the perimeter. Whatever your preference, illuminating your fences can transform your garden as dusk descends. Stylish cedar Cedar fencing is a popular choice, with its beautiful reddish colour and grain pattern. But it comes with a high price tag. If you want the stylish look of a classic cedar fence, but at a fraction of the cost, we’ve teamed up with a local supplier in the New Forest to o er cedar-e ect fencing. is kind of fencing is so versatile. Whether you’re looking to replace all of your border fences, or use it to help zone your outdoor space by creating an intimate seating area, it’s guaranteed to create a chic, contemporary look for your garden. Level up You could consider a levelled design by planting a raised ower bed against your fence. Incorporating planting into your fence makes it a feature in itself and is a handy way to help zone your garden, particularly if you’ve got a lot of fence to work with. Raised garden beds incorporated in your fencing also works when you want to boost privacy levels and security by ramping up the height of the fence. Adding plenty of greenery means that a tall fence needn’t look severe. Screen time Whether it’s to improve privacy, create a distinct outdoor area or to obscure a less-than-lovely garden feature, a screen is a great choice for garden fencing. You can even use a beautiful screen in lieu of a boundary fence if it’s in an area which isn’t overlooked by a neighbour. A decorative screen can also be used to layer over and disguise existing dull fences in need of an upli . Just one or two panels can instantly transform the plainest of fences and provide a focal point for your patio. Do It Yourself If you’re watching the pennies, but are prepared to roll up your sleeves, simple wooden pallets can be given a whole new lease of life as a rustic but contemporary fence. Pallets can be picked up for next to nothing, even for free if you’re lucky, and they’re durable and hardwearing. ey’re also very versatile – staining or painting them will instantly prettify the pallets, or they can work as a climbing trellis for certain plants in your garden. If you want to upgrade
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