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Securing boundaries in wrap round garden

EmmaS234EmmaS234 Posts: 14
in Garden design
Hi, we hope to soon move to a new bungalow with wraparound garden. It is currently unsecured, however we have a dog and so will need to secure it. He house is sideways in the plot, with the main entrance to the side. There is also french doors from a breakfast room at the side of the property with a small patio which I'd like to incorporate into the "secure area". I'm struggling to decide where to place a boundary between front and back, or what sort of material to use. It needs to give us some privacy and secure the (small) dog, but I also don't want it to look like Fort Knox. We're not keen on large gates to the front, as it's not really on keeping with the area. Will include some photos and a basic plan hopefully to illustrate! Thank you!

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    It all rather depends on your budget and whether you want to do it all at once or in stages.  I would suggest rigid mesh fencing as it's unobtrusive and will let light and air into your garden but keep your dog in and other dogs out.

    If you go for the one top left here - C PRO 55 - https://clafabrications.co.uk/product-category/mesh-fencing/mesh-panels/?gclid=CjwKCAjws7WkBhBFEiwAIi1688ugd6UoSi5MNOEje65U1WgnVrqixzG3h7WCfcbNx24zazJH-3qn5hoCzu0QAvD_BwE you'll see it has an angled row at top, middle and bottom.  Erect the fence with these to the inside and you can use them to slot wooden strips to give you privacy where needed.

    Gates are available too if needed.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    edited June 2023
    I would look to secure the area to the right of the front door, at the narrowest point.  Cheapest option would probably be 3' (90cm) high chain link for simple security, with a gate in that narrow section for easy access.  Over time you can then decide on planting to disguise the hedge but you will at least have a safe area for your dog.
    I have to say that I prefer the appearance of green chain link to the fencing suggested by Obelixx.
  • EmmaS234EmmaS234 Posts: 14
    KT53 said:
    I would look to secure the area to the right of the front door, at the narrowest point.  Cheapest option would probably be 3' (90cm) high chain link for simple security, with a gate in that narrow section for easy access.  Over time you can then decide on planting to disguise the hedge but you will at least have a safe area for your dog.
    I have to say that I prefer the appearance of green chain link to the fencing suggested by Obelixx.
    Thanks, trouble with securing there is that the patio and french doors from the breakfast room are then in what becomes the front garden, so we wouldn't be able to leave them open 🤔
  • EmmaS234EmmaS234 Posts: 14
    Obelixx said:
    It all rather depends on your budget and whether you want to do it all at once or in stages.  I would suggest rigid mesh fencing as it's unobtrusive and will let light and air into your garden but keep your dog in and other dogs out.

    If you go for the one top left here - C PRO 55 - https://clafabrications.co.uk/product-category/mesh-fencing/mesh-panels/?gclid=CjwKCAjws7WkBhBFEiwAIi1688ugd6UoSi5MNOEje65U1WgnVrqixzG3h7WCfcbNx24zazJH-3qn5hoCzu0QAvD_BwE you'll see it has an angled row at top, middle and bottom.  Erect the fence with these to the inside and you can use them to slot wooden strips to give you privacy where needed.

    Gates are available too if needed.
    Hmm, not sure. It looks very "tennis court" but I guess once planted up that would blend it in. No fixed budget, and we'd want to secure the front fairly quickly. Thanks for your suggestions!
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    edited June 2023
    It's actually very discreet if you choose green and almost disappears against any greenery you plant.  It's also very sturdy and will last for decades.  I've used it here to fence off a new rose garden between the house and our boundary hedge.  It's a great support for the two repeat flowering rambling roses.

    Putting in the wooden slats I mention makes it more like a fence so will block views but also allow air to circulate so less wind resistant than a solid fence.

    It is available in several heights and colours and several suppliers so you can compare prices.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    I have had discussions with the developers about our boundary. Currently it is defined by barbed wire. I want the green rigid mesh panels, which let light through as I am on the northern side. The plan says mixed native hedging. They want to put up wooden panels and laurel hedging.   Wooden panels  2m high will wipe out most of my veg patch and make most of the border lower down the garden unuseable. laurel hedging is loved by developers (Its cheap) but not by me.
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