How High Should Your Garden Boundary Actually Be?
Garden boundaries are an important part of your outdoor space. If you have kids or pets, the right boundaries, at the right height, are an especially vital safety consideration. Even if not, the best boundary for your needs can ensure a practical and great-looking garden. But, how do you know the best boundary height for your needs?
In truth, the ideal boundary height varies depending on a few key factors. Keep on reading to find out about the most important considerations you’ll need to make.
# 1 – Consider Your Space
Ultimately, you’ll want to decide the height of your outdoor boundaries based on the space you have to play with. For instance, if you’re working with a small courtyard, tall boundaries can be a great way to enclose the space and create a sense of privacy, even if you’re within an overlooked outdoor area. Walls can be an especially great option for courtyards or small outdoor spaces, as they can become decorative features in their own right. Equally, quality composite fencing can be effective for creating privacy using attractive, durable tall boundaries.
By comparison, homeowners with large outdoor spaces, especially those in the countryside, might want to take boundaries down an inch or three. This is because lower boundaries, like small hedges or picket fences, can improve the view and help to make large gardens feel even bigger. Not to mention that, in this setting, you really don’t need to worry about privacy like you would in a smaller space.
# 2 – Factor for Lifestyle Needs
Lifestyle needs should also factor into your decision here. As mentioned, boundaries are essential when you have kids or pets, and height really matters here. Generally speaking, tall boundaries without breaks are best if you’re looking to create a fully secure garden within which your family can roam. Homeowners with small children or pets like dogs will especially want to prioritise tall, secure fencing like the composite panels already mentioned.
However, if you have older children or a pet like a cat, then lower, less impenetrable boundaries may be best. This ensures free movement, which is vital for the happiness of your cat. Equally, your older children are more likely to enjoy exploration if they can easily move around in and see their surroundings.
# 3 – Lean into Your Preferences
If you’re still not sure, then it’s worth simply leaning into your preferences for your outside space. You may find that you can even merge taller and lower boundaries across different areas of your garden. For instance, you could use tall fences around your land boundaries and smaller hedges within your garden to create different areas.
Either way, think about things like the usage and overall style of your outdoor space, and consider which kinds of boundary heights you’re most often drawn towards. These are probably your best option overall!
There is no ‘right’ height for outdoor boundaries, but these are some great ways to choose the right option for you.
This is a collaborative post.
