Sometimes, we can forget that the way we care for our garden and landscape can impact the longevity of our metal fence and gate.
The beauty of using a metal fence and gate in your yard is, well, it’s beauty! And so, many homeowners go to great lengths to preserve the appearance of their metal fence and gate with proper care and maintenance. Sometimes, we can forget that the way we care for our garden and landscape can impact the longevity of our metal fencing. With that, here we cover three tips to keep in mind when working your landscape to protect and preserve your metal fence and gate.
Use Frequent Tree, Shrub, and Bush Maintenance
More than anything, homeowners with a metal fence and gate need to be diligent with keeping tree branches and shrubbery tamed. Heavy branches that could break and fall onto your fence or gate could cause expensive damage to fix. Also, be aware that the roots of nearby trees can grow from underneath your metal fence and gate structure, resulting in damage over time as well. Any shrubs and bushes may cause similar problems if you aren’t careful about keeping the leaves and branches trimmed. It may even be necessary to perform this type of maintenance anyway due to your neighborhood or local regulations.
Be Mindful of Your Sprinklers
It’s always best for your metal fence and gate that you avoid intentionally wetting it with the sprinklers or hose when watering your garden and landscape. The repeated water-exposure from the sprinklers could speed up corrosion or rust on your fence. If you install a yard irrigation system, be sure that the sprinklers don’t spew water on your fencing. Even when cleaning your fence and gate, the excess water should be wiped away. Further, the metal fence should be able to withstand the occasional rainfall, so limit how much water it would otherwise make contact with.
Use Trellises and Not the Fence
Some people love the look of climbing vines and vegetation woven into their metal fence and gate. That short-term look can cause long-term damage. Similar to the last tip, the vines and other plants touching the metal can hold moisture, thus creating long-term water exposure on various spots all over your fence and gate. It’s best to set up trellises for your climbing plants instead of using your nice metal fence. These vines would also be completely in the way if you ever needed to conduct minor repairs on your fence and gate.
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