Low Level Fencing is sometimes required when your garden needs some screening but regular fence panels are just a little too tall.  Low Level Fencing can make a positive, attractive addition to your garden. Perfect for marking boundaries a low-level fence should also add to  the kerb appeal of your property.  So, what options do we have?

Fence Panels 6’ x 3’

Probably the quickest and easiest fencing solution, but a little old-hat. Choosing an “open” design – lattice or trellis - would help in many situations. If you do opt for low fence panels then secure your preferred posts and then include your preferred lattice, or Trellis, between them. The 6’ x 3’ lattice allows sunlight through the squares but remember to raise and secure the lattice slightly higher than the prevailing soil. Anything other than posts, treated for ground-use, is likely to start rotting away after 6-7 years.    

Pales and Pickets

Round top pales, beautifully planed smooth, are available in heights of 300mm, 600mm and 900mm. From a longevity point of view they will last longer if they remain un-drilled and left at full length.  When you are installed then you can cut the bottoms off a few pales if you must.  This maintains access for the small mammals and frogs.  At home we moved sections of the garden around slightly to allow good access for a family of hedgehogs. To show their appreciation they help keep the slug and snail count down.   

The term “picket” and “palisade” tends to be reserved for pointed pales – a product which we no longer carry. However, we do supply long lengths of sawn (or planed) 22mm x 75mm which can be cross-cut on a table saw. If you do make cross cuts then please ‘remember the Ronseal’ to treat any cuts with Ronseal’s End Grain preserver.

Hazel Panels

Another option, woven panels of approx.6’ x 3’ which can operate as a temporary fence – the woven hazel generally lasts 3-5 years but then is likely to be damaged but the next big storm.  We tend to sell them as a temporary cover while a more hard-worthy, permanent hedge establishes itself to the front (or behind) the hazel.

Horizontal fencing

Finally, our preference is for vertical slats – but you can run your fence horizontally. Ranch style fencing is simple to install with horizontal slats fixed on alternate sides of the posts. While it is both a quick and easy solution it does encourage the youngsters in the family to test their climbing skills.   

With a few options to choose from it might be worthwhile to take some measurements in the garden and prepare a list of what is potentially required. Or, you can contact us and we will work through your project with you.