Today I wanted to show you the wanna be fences I am up against
but I must say they are very nice ones.
Instead of fences in front of houses we are only allowed 'natural fences'
consisting of hedges and plants
This is a fence at the back of a property, fences are allowed at back and sides
and if you have a corner block you are allowed more
ok I spied a fence behind this one
Hope over to Janis' Blog to see more gorgeous
fences and scenery behind them
I have to say I actually like these hedges as fences. I really miss seeing them as it seem all new houses put up these high 8' monstrosities for privacy.
ReplyDeleteHedges do make a lovely natural fence! But you have to keep them pruned! Most of our neighborhoods here in our neck of the woods only allow fences in the back of the houses! Thanks for playiing FF
ReplyDeleteI prefer a sturdy permanent fence in close surroundings but I like the plantings in front to soften the look.
ReplyDeleteLovely finds!
Carletta@Round The Bend
I started thinking that a fence covered with morning glories would be nice, and from there, wondered if a fence covered in well pruned grape vines would count...
ReplyDeleteThey still look very cool, nice to have some greenery.
ReplyDeleteWell done you - great to see the 'green' fences - thankfully we don't have the same restrictions you do, or I would be forever pruning!
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Maxine
Many new home areas in Australia are not permitted to build front fences so home owners find alternative means of representing property lines - hedges or a tightly packed line of pines! Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteYour "no hard fences" rule really brings out the creativity of the homeowner. I like to see a fence softened with plantings,but wonder what happens if you have a dog? Guess they never get to come in the front yard? ;-) Do you know the plant name for that tall glossy hedge? Lovely!
ReplyDeleteHedge fences they look very pretty. I like your idea of fences very much. B
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful, whether hard or not.
ReplyDeletei like that - wanna be fences. :) hedges work!
ReplyDeletewell yes of course, fences come in all shapes and sizes and forms. Yours is a nice twist on 'fences' and good to share around the world for comparisons
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of natural living fences, especially in the front of a house. They have so much curd appeal and its good for the environment too.
ReplyDeleteanything can become a fence :-)
ReplyDeleteHow creative...and they are lovely to look at too! Thanks for stopping by...have a wonderful day~
ReplyDeleteI think the hedges and shrubs make for lovely fences and I would imagine some of them are very fragrant at certain times of the year, as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my Friday Fences image; I'm behind in getting around to everyone.
they are beautiful fences...i love natural anything and think they look pretty even if "unkept"!!
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