Plant shrubs a few feet away from your fence to ensure that roots don’t grow underneath.
Aluminum fence comes in a wide variety of designs, heights, and colors. While they are incredibly durable they are not wholly invulnerable. In fact, you need to take strategic steps with your landscaping to ensure that it is protected and can stay whole and beautiful for years, adding safety, security, value, and the right look to your home. Here are some helpful landscaping tips to make the most out of your fence.
Keep Up With Annual Tree Services
Falling limbs and branches from trees can do serious damage to fencing. Yearly maintenance will help to prevent large debris from falling on your fence and doing serious damage. As homeowners put a lot of time, money, and thought into their fences, eliminating this potential aluminum fence hazard is a smart first step.
Be Cautious When Planting Shrubs
Don’t just plant any shrub anywhere you want. While shrubs can add life and property value to any home, that curb appeal can come at a price if you plant them too close to your fence. The design can get weighed down and roots can grow underneath an aluminum fence, compromising its structure and integrity over time. If you want to plant shrubs near your fence, make sure they are positioned a few feet away.
Utilize Trellises For Climbing Vines Rather Than Your Fence
While everyone loves the romantic and timeless look of climbing vines, many varieties can actually be invasive or potentially damaging to an aluminum fence. Over time they can impair a fence’s stability and cause it to degrade and even come apart. Consider attaching vines to trellises rather than fences to get that sweeping and beautiful look without risking the integrity of your fence. They are also a pleasant added design element.
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