subject: The Bamboo Garden Fence - Advantages Of Using Bamboo For Your Fencing [print this page] A bamboo garden fence is a fantastic addition to any garden area. It can be used in creating a boundary between your garden and the rest of your yard space. Unless your yard is very large, chances are that your garden is very visible. Bamboo garden fences can block out messy weeds or compost piles from plain view, as well as keeping four legged visitors out.
Although there are lots of possibilities when it comes to garden fences, bamboo is probably the most inexpensive option as well as being the easiest to erect. Despite its appearance, bamboo is actually quite strong and durable. It stands up well to the sun and weather so is a good choice for any garden.
Any natural material will show signs of wear and tear over time. Proper care will delay this. Apply a treatment that is recommended for your area and its weather conditions to maintain your bamboo garden fence in top shape.
If you would like to have some separation between the garden and the rest of the yard, bamboo garden fences are a good solution. Not only will it have an aesthetically pleasing appearance, you will find it easy to install to either a new wooden frame structure or to an existing fence.
For screening purposes, you may want to opt for a movable fence. Bamboo fence panels are probably the best choice because they make it easy to erect, move, or dismantle the fence when it comes time to clean up an area.
If you want your fence to keep animals from getting into the garden, it's a good idea to put the bamboo fence panels onto a wooden frame. Bamboo is durable and will last a long time as long as it doesn't sit directly on the ground. Here's how to make sure that doesn't happen.
By using wooden posts in the ground and framing in sections of bamboo panels with wood, you avoid the problem. You won't want gaps at the bottom of the fence so place boards butted up against the ground. Then attach the frames above these boards, trimming the bamboo panels along the bottom if necessary.
As a gardener, you are probably an environmentally conscious person. You will be happy to know that bamboo is considered a renewable resource. Because it is a grass and not a tree it grows quickly, reaching maturity in about 7 years. Compare that to how long it takes for a tree to reach full maturity, or the energy required to make a chain link fence.
A bamboo garden fence is truly the perfect kind of fence for the backyard garden. It's inexpensive, versatile, and durable, and oh yeah it looks great too.
