While many privacy fences are made from wood, vinyl is a great privacy fence option that won’t warp or gap over time. If you’re installing a privacy fence to keep deer or climbing critters away from your expensive landscaping, an 8-foot-tall vinyl fence with a smooth top can be helpful. Deer will think twice before trying to scale a tall structure and smooth vinyl prevents raccoons and other critters from having something to grab hold of. However, check with your local zoning department before construction to learn the height limits for fences in your neighborhood. A special building permit or variance may be required for fences over six feet tall.

7. Front Yard Fence Gate Ideas

It’s best if your front yard gate coordinates with your fencing, but it doesn’t have to match exactly if you’re feeling creative. As with your front door, you can draw attention to your front gate by painting it a bright color or making it from a material different than your fencing. In modern design, line continuity is honored best by making the gate visually blend in with the surrounding structure.

Sometimes subtle differences look best, especially in traditional design. If your fence has basic white picket posts, use a gate with an arched or curved top. Large finials are an easy way to frame a gate without changing much about the overall structural design.

Your gate area is the perfect place to display your house number. Delivery people and new friends will appreciate the ease it adds to finding your home. Be sure to choose a latch and lock system that looks nice with your overall design and is easy to use.

Also, consider the security provided by a driveway gate. Installed in a security fence, they can provide peace of mind while offering a design aesthetic as no other gate can.

8. Landscaping Ideas for Front Yard Fences

Virtually any trellis-climbing vine or tall-standing flower looks wonderful planted along a fence. Roses and lavender are classic blooms to plant along fences and add a lovely swath of color all summer long. Irises, tulips, and other bulbs return each spring and some varieties’ tall leaves remain standing throughout the warmer months. Even a scale-appropriate tree can be a wonderful choice.