Step 1: Determine where you need the fence

Don’t start with colours or materials straightaway. Look at your garden first.

Which sides do you want to enclose? How many linear metres do you need? Are there changes in level? Is there already an existing fence, a concrete slab or a retaining wall? And where should a garden gate possibly go?

Measure each side as accurately as possible, taking corners, level changes and obstacles into account.

For a first price indication, a few basic measurements are usually enough. For a final installation, everything can be examined in detail so that the fence sits neatly with the existing situation.

Especially with bespoke garden fences or fences woven on site, correct preparation makes a big difference to the finished result.

Step 2 : Choose the right height for your privacy

How much privacy do you want?

That seems a simple question, but the ideal height varies greatly from garden to garden. A fence alongside a patio has, for example, a different function than a fence along a driveway or at the back of the garden.

For many gardens, heights of 180 to 200 cm are attractive when maximum privacy is wanted. Lower fences can, in turn, be used deliberately to keep certain sightlines open.

So don’t think only about what you want to screen off, but also about what you still want to be able to see.

Do you want to keep a view of the greenery from your home? Do you want to be completely screened off while sitting on the patio? Or do you mainly want to avoid being overlooked from the street?

The right height gives you privacy without making your garden feel needlessly closed off.

Step 3 : Choose a material that suits your lifestyle

A garden fence spends 365 days a year outdoors. Rain, sun, frost and changes in temperature constantly test the material.

Those who choose wood opt for a natural material with an authentic appearance. Against that, wood can grey over time and, depending on the wood type, must be treated regularly.

Those who want as little maintenance as possible can choose high-quality weave.

At Forest Avenue we work with premium Polyethylenebranches that are UV-resistant and developed for long-term outdoor use. They absorb no moisture, do not rot and do not need to be painted, oiled or stained.

Cleaning is simple with water or, if necessary, with a pressure washer.

That way you get the warm, natural appearance of woven work, without the periodic maintenance that comes with many natural materials.

Step 4 : Choose the weave that suits your home

The weaving technique largely determines the character of your garden fence.

At Forest Avenue you can choose from three different styles:

• Flat woven – smart, refined and minimalist. A great choice for contemporary, modern architecture.
• Single woven – a pronounced woven structure with a natural, elegant appearance;
• Double woven – fuller and more robust, with a high degree of privacy and a luxurious appearance.

Which finish suits best depends not only on your personal taste. The architecture of your home, the size of the garden and the privacy you want also play a part.

That’s why we prefer to see a garden fence as part of the whole outdoor space rather than as a standalone screen.

Step 5 : Panels or woven on site?

Aside from the weaving technique, you can also choose how the fence is built up.

With separate woven panels you get a nice rhythm between the various posts. The system is clean, practical and suitable for a wide range of gardens.

Want an even more continuous result? Then the fence can be entirely woven on site.

Here the weave is built up on location and adapted to the plot. This lets the fence run neatly over longer distances and specific heights and situations can be worked out in detail.

The result is a particularly calm, architectural line running through the garden.

Step 6 : Think about gates, posts and finishing too

A high-quality garden fence is very much about the details.

The colour of the posts, the finishing at the top and bottom, any concrete slabs and the choice of garden gate all help determine how well finished the whole thing looks.

A design garden gate in the same style as the fence ensures that access to the garden does not form an interruption, but becomes one whole with the design.

Other elements can also be matched. Think, for example, of a pergola, planter boxes or an elegant casing for a heat pump or air conditioning unit.

By carrying materials and colours through, calm results in the garden design.

Step 7 : Choose professional installation

A quality fence deserves correct installation.

The position and depth of the posts, the distances between them, level changes and the stability of the whole all affect the final result and its lifespan.

That’s why Forest Avenue can not only produce the garden fence, but also take care of professional installation.

So you don’t have to mark out posts yourself, prepare foundations or line up panels. Everything is tailored to the situation on site.

The result: a garden fence that not only looks good when it is installed, but is also designed to stay like that for years to come.

Which low-maintenance garden fence suits your garden?

The best garden fence is not necessarily the same for every home.

When making your choice, mainly take into account:

1. the privacy and height you want;
2. the style of your home and garden;
3. how much maintenance you are willing to do;
4. the weaving technique you want;
5. panels or woven-on-sitemade-to-measure;
6. the finishing with posts, gates and other garden elements.

Those who coordinate these choices well get more than just a screen. The garden fence becomes a full part of the architecture of the garden.

Enjoying your garden maintenance-free with Forest Avenue

Forest Avenue has been designing and producing woven garden fences in Belgium for more than 20 years.

From clean woven panels to entirely woven-on-site bespoke work: we look for a solution that suits your home, your garden and the privacy you want.

Timeless Fences. Natural Elegance.

Want to know which garden fence suits your garden best? Ask for no-obligation advice or visit our showroom and discover the different weaving techniques, colours and finishes up close.