A maintenance-free alternative to a hedge.
Enjoy privacy without trimming.

Choose a maintenance-free garden fence that saves you time, effort and upkeep for years.

Tired of spending hours trimming your hedge every year?

You are not alone. Many customers in Flanders now choose maintenance-free Forest Avenue fencing as a durable alternative to a traditional hedge.

Our hand-woven designer fences provide immediate privacy, require no maintenance and retain their natural appearance for years.

Why more and more people are replacing their hedge

A natural look without maintenance

Our woven fences combine the warm character of natural branches with durable materials that do not rot, need no painting and stay attractive for years.

Woven on site

If you choose a fence without visible intermediate posts, our specialists weave it entirely by hand at your property. The result is a seamless, continuous garden fence with a natural, elegant appearance.

Single-weave panels

Single-weave panels break up the view while subtly allowing light and air through. Ideal for combining privacy with an open, natural atmosphere. Perfect as garden fencing, terrace dividers or sun shading.

Double-weave panels

Double-weave panels are fully closed and excellent for extra privacy, with a natural appearance that fits any garden.

Flat-weave panels

Flat weave expresses simplicity and refinement. Its clean lines bring calm and harmony to any garden, with a discreet yet stylish presence.

Woven on site

If you choose a fence without visible intermediate posts, our specialists weave it entirely by hand at your property. The result is a seamless, continuous garden fence with a natural, elegant appearance.

Single-weave panels

Single-weave panels break up the view while subtly allowing light and air through. Ideal for combining privacy with an open, natural atmosphere. Perfect as garden fencing, terrace dividers or sun shading.

Double-weave panels

Double-weave panels are fully closed and excellent for extra privacy, with a natural appearance that fits any garden.

Flat-weave panels

Flat weave expresses simplicity and refinement. Its clean lines bring calm and harmony to any garden, with a discreet yet stylish presence.

Could our woven garden fencing be right for your project?

We are happy to help you work out an initial cost estimate.

We also remove and dispose of your old hedge

Dreading the removal of your existing hedge?

No worries. Forest Avenue can install your new maintenance-free fence and professionally remove and dispose of your old hedge too.

Our experienced installation teams provide a smooth, complete solution:

You do not need to hire skips, handle branches or carry out heavy work yourself. We take care of the entire process so you can quickly enjoy more privacy and a maintenance-free garden.

Come and see and feel our fencing. Visit our Wevelgem showroom

Forest Avenue showroom displaying woven fencing

Our showroom in Wevelgem is just a few minutes from Kortrijk. Compare different weaves, heights and colours and get personal advice for your garden.

Vlamingstraat 27, 8560 Wevelgem
+32 (0)56 41 06 17

From our Wevelgem showroom, we work daily in West Flanders, East Flanders, Flemish Brabant, Antwerp, Limburg, Brussels and its outskirts, and Wallonia. Our young, dynamic team enables quick visits for measurements, installation and service.

Choose, plan and install

At Forest Avenue, we strive for complete customer satisfaction every day, from clear agreements to perfect installation of your chosen garden fence.

1. Visit our Wevelgem showroom with no obligation for advice, a review of your project and an initial price estimate.

2. We visit your home to measure every detail of your project.

3. Once you approve the final quotation, you receive your order confirmation and the installation schedule.

4. After professional installation, enjoy your fence for years to come.

These customers have already chosen maintenance-free fencing

A hedge looks natural but also requires substantial maintenance. Depending on the species, it needs trimming once or several times a year to stay attractive and dense. See also our blog about hedge trimming. Leaves can fall, bare patches may appear and a young hedge often takes years to provide enough privacy. More garden owners therefore choose maintenance-free Forest Avenue fencing for immediate privacy, a tidy garden and more free time without annual trimming. Book an appointment at our Wevelgem display garden.

If you are looking for an alternative to a natural hedge in Belgium, the best choice mainly depends on your priority: maintenance, privacy, lifespan or appearance.

1. Maintenance-free woven fencing

For anyone wanting to avoid annual trimming, maintenance-free woven fencing is one of the most popular alternatives.

Benefits

  • Complete privacy immediately
  • No trimming or fertilising
  • Withstands Belgian weather
  • Natural appearance without leaf loss
  • A lifespan of decades

This type of fencing is increasingly chosen by homeowners replacing an old hedge who want to spend more time enjoying their garden.

Book an appointment at our Wevelgem display garden.

2. Yew hedge

Yew grows slowly and often only needs trimming once a year, making it one of the easiest natural hedges to maintain.

Benefits

  • Evergreen
  • Very long lifespan
  • Little trimming

Drawbacks

  • Years before complete privacy
  • Still requires maintenance

3. Portuguese laurel

Portuguese laurel

An elegant evergreen hedge requiring less trimming than many other species.

Benefits

  • Attractive appearance
  • Evergreen
  • Relatively low-maintenance

Drawbacks

  • Regular trimming remains necessary
  • Can grow quite wide

4. Ivy on wire fencing

Ivy

An inexpensive solution that fills out relatively quickly.

Benefits

  • Quick results
  • Evergreen
  • Budget-friendly

Drawbacks

  • At least one or two trims a year
  • Can spread aggressively

Wooden and bamboo screens provide immediate privacy.

5. Wooden or bamboo screens

Benefits

  • Immediate results
  • Natural appearance

Drawbacks

  • Greying and ageing
  • Regular treatment or replacement

Yes. Forest Avenue can offer a complete solution, installing your new fence and removing and disposing of your existing hedge. Our teams handle uprooting the hedge, removing garden waste and preparing the ground. You do not need to hire skips, handle branches or do heavy work yourself. You have one point of contact for the entire project, from removal to finishing. Visit our showroom to explore the possibilities.

Our woven fences are designed to stay attractive for years without the upkeep required by traditional hedges or wooden fencing. No trimming, painting, treating or replacing damaged branches is needed. Occasional pressure washing is enough to keep the fence fresh and tidy. This saves time and effort as well as the recurring costs of maintaining a hedge.

Discover them in our Wevelgem display garden!

Yes. This is one of the greatest benefits of a Forest Avenue fence. While a new hedge often takes several years to grow tall and dense enough, our fencing provides privacy from the day of installation. Your choice of weave lets you decide how much screening you want, from an airy appearance to complete privacy.

Discover the different styles in our Wevelgem display garden.

Our maintenance-free woven fences are designed as a durable long-term solution. High-quality materials and carefully considered construction withstand daily exposure to sun, rain, frost and wind. Unlike natural hedges that can thin out or die, our fences retain their shape, structure and appearance for years. A Forest Avenue fence is therefore a lasting investment in your garden.

Absolutely. Belgium has a changeable climate with rain, wind, frost and increasingly hot summers. We therefore select materials for durability and weather resistance. They do not rot or warp and retain their appearance in a range of weather conditions. Your fence stays well cared for year after year, whatever the season.

Our fences are also popular outside Belgium, including France, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands and America, where they withstand different weather conditions too.

Yes. Forest Avenue combines the warm look of naturally woven fencing with the benefits of modern, durable materials. Hand weaving and the wood-fibre look give your garden a natural, stylish appearance that suits both country and modern homes. Many showroom visitors are surprised by how authentic our fences look.

Discover the different styles in our Wevelgem display garden.

Prefer something 100% natural? Our hazel fence panels could be right for you. Explore our range here.

Yes. Forest Avenue delivers and installs maintenance-free woven fencing throughout Flanders, including West Flanders, East Flanders, Antwerp, Limburg and Flemish Brabant. Our own installation teams support your project from advice and measurements to final installation. We also handle larger projects, complex terrain and replacement of existing hedges.

Forest Avenue offers different weaving techniques to give every garden the desired appearance and privacy. Single weave creates an airy, natural effect with subtle visibility through it. Flat weave provides a clean, contemporary character that suits modern homes. For maximum privacy, double weave blocks almost all views through the fence. At our Wevelgem showroom, compare the weaves and discover which suits your project best.

Of course. At our Wevelgem showroom, you can inspect our models, weaves, colours and finishes up close. Our experts provide personal advice, and you can feel and compare the materials. Bring photos, measurements or plans of your garden so we can assess the best solution for your privacy, appearance and budget requirements.

Although a hedge often costs less to buy, its long-term maintenance costs should not be underestimated. Trimming, garden waste disposal, replacing dead plants and possibly hiring a gardener add costs year after year. Maintenance-free Forest Avenue fencing is a durable solution providing immediate privacy with very little upkeep. Its total long-term cost is therefore often surprisingly attractive. Curious about the price? Request your quote or visit our showroom.

A traditional hedge is certainly not the only way to enclose your garden. More Belgian garden owners are choosing solutions that offer more privacy, require less maintenance and deliver immediate results.

1. Woven garden fencing

Woven fencing combines the warm appearance of natural branches with the comfort of a maintenance-free solution.

Benefits

  • Complete privacy immediately
  • No trimming
  • Natural appearance
  • Suitable for modern and country gardens
  • Durable and weather-resistant

In Flanders, continuous on-site weaving is becoming increasingly popular because there are no visible intermediate posts, creating one harmonious whole.

2. Wooden garden screens

Wooden screens provide immediate privacy and come in different styles.

Drawbacks

  • Regular maintenance required
  • Risk of greying, splitting or warping

3. Natural hazel screens

Hazel screens are an attractive option for an authentic, country-style appearance.

Benefits

  • Entirely natural look
  • Ecological character

Drawbacks

  • Average lifespan of around five years
  • Less durable than maintenance-free alternatives

4. Gabions

Stone-filled metal baskets create a modern, robust boundary.

Benefits

  • Very durable
  • Sound screening

Drawbacks

  • High cost
  • Heavy and permanent
  • Substantial foundations required

5. Privacy walls, pergolas and decorative screens

A pergola with integrated side walls or decorative screens can create zones without enclosing the entire garden.

Ideal for

  • Terraces
  • Swimming pools
  • Apartment gardens
  • Wind protection

What should you choose in Belgium?

Depending on your priority:

  • No maintenance: woven fencing
  • Entirely natural: hazel screens
  • A conventional look: wooden screens or gabions
  • Terrace screening: pergola with a privacy wall

In Flanders, many owners replace their old hedge with maintenance-free woven fencing. They retain a natural appearance without annual trimming, leaf loss or bare patches in winter. An existing hedge can usually be removed and disposed of during installation.

Request your quote or visit our showroom.

If you are looking for durable boundary panels in Belgium, there are broadly three categories: maintenance-free woven panels, composite/WPC panels and wooden screens. For a long lifespan and minimal upkeep costs, many Belgian owners now choose maintenance-free systems.

A Belgian option for durable garden panels

  • Forest Avenue | Timeless Fences – Natural Elegance
    A Belgian manufacturer in Wevelgem specialising in maintenance-free woven fencing, gates and pergolas. The panels combine a natural appearance with a very long lifespan and need no trimming or painting. A showroom lets you view different weaves and colours.

Request your quote or visit our showroom.

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