Of privacy fences and gabions

A privacy fence creates intimacy

Privacy fences can be easily integrated into the garden design. They create a cozy atmosphere, but at the same time take up little space and are therefore also suitable for small plots. The elements necessary for such a fence are made of different materials and a variety of designs, so that they can be easily adapted to the local conditions.

When setting up the privacy screen, you should consider the following points:

• Use square timbers of sufficient thickness for fastening.
• These are anchored in the ground with knock-in sleeves.
• In very windy areas, lateral stabilization with storm anchor posts is recommended.

The masonry privacy screen

High walls form a stable fence around the property. If you want a green enclosure, but your neighbor does not, you can plant climbing plants on one side or the crevices of a wall Natural stone wall plant.

All garden walls require a foundation that can be laid out by laypeople without any problems. So that the small structure is statically stable, it should reach the frost line of eighty centimeters into the earth.

In the case of dry stone walls, no water must penetrate from above. Therefore, the top of the wall should be covered accordingly.

Walls made of bricks or concrete blocks must be built with mortar. With a dry stone wall, the corners and edges of the stones and the careful construction ensure stability.

Modern gabions

These baskets filled with stones are enjoying increasing popularity. You can buy these pre-assembled in hardware stores in various widths and heights. With these, the privacy screen can be implemented relatively easily on your own.