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Good fences make good neighbors, as Robert Frost once wrote in his poem "Mending Wall." Fences provide both a visual and physical barrier between you and the rest of the world. There are so many wonderful decorative fence ideas out there to inspire you, no matter your goal. You may want a fence to give you some privacy so you can sit on your patio and enjoy a cup of coffee without feeling the gaze of onlookers. Or, maybe you're looking for something to highlight your gorgeous landscaping ideas, contain your pets, or keep those cute-but-pesky bunnies out of your lettuce patch.

When choosing a fence, consider the style of your house and garden. For example, a traditional picket fence looks great with a cottage-style house. One with horizontal pickets would complement an Arts and Crafts-style home. That being said, picking out a fence is truly all about what you like, because it's a personal style statement as well as a functional part of your yard. Many of these fence ideas also fall under the DIY category, so you can save money if you can construct it yourself. You'll also find inspiring ideas to dress up your existing fence, like DIY picture frame planters or a nature-inspired "bug hotel."

To help you get started, take a look at these awesome garden fence ideas, perfect for any outdoor space.

Weave tall bamboo poles together to create this trellis fence that's both decorative and functional. You can use it to grow peas, cucumbers, and other vine vegetables!

See more at Garden Therapy.

Transform an unsightly concrete wall into this gorgeous wood slat fence with hanging planters. The greenery and wood tones will breathe new life into your patio area.

A mesh wire fence will give you a sense of privacy while leaving the proverbial door open for a friendly chat with your neighbor. Grow some summer roses along your fence to beautify your border.

See more at Centsational Style.

Bring some privacy to your garden oasis with this tall, freestanding cedar trellis. Dress it up with some flowering vines that'll look beautiful through all four seasons.

See more at Garden Therapy.

A horizontal wood fence feels timeless and modern all at once. This one is built using cedar fence posts that you can buy at your local Home Depot.

See more at Vintage Revivals.

This simple privacy fence features a solid bottom half and lattice screened top half. Add cute plant pot hangers with flowers to the fence to give it a little pop of color.

See more at Woodshop Diaries.

Add an unexpected touch with this DIY fence art featuring natural and found elements such as branches, seed heads, bamboo, and moss set in a wooden frame. It doubles as a home for beneficial insects that you actually want to have in your garden, like bees and ladybugs.

See more at Garden Therapy.

A chain link fence doesn't have to be an eyesore. Dress it up with colorful tin can flower pots in a cheerful polka dot print.

See more at I Should Be Mopping the Floors.

Give your garden a coastal feel with this easy DIY rope fence. Add a shell border and a decorative anchor for added flair.

See more at H20 Bungalow.

A simple wood fence is the backdrop for these unique picture frame planters. You can make them with cedar, metal fencing wire, and ornate plastic frames.

See more at Garden Therapy.

This simple vertical garden was made with 4×4 posts, some pipe, and galvanized wire. When you're done, hang metal planter buckets with different herbs in them and feast on the fruits of your labor!

A tall pallet planter can make a unique and colorful fence for your garden. This one features a stunning array of coleus, succulents, pansies, and begonias.

See more at Garden Therapy.

A roll of inexpensive wire fencing is dressed up with 1' x 4' wood trim to create this attractive fence around a raised bed garden. It's perfect for keeping those cute-but-pesky bunnies out of your veggies! This fence can be adapted to various heights.

Get the tutorial at The Kitchen Garten.

Is your backyard or deck wide open to everyone's view? Provide some much-needed privacy with this beautiful fence and planter combo.

Get the tutorial at Sand Dollar Lane.

Update an old fence by attaching rolls of whitewashed bamboo for a beautiful, serene boho-style fence. Add lighting and other white accessories, and it's heaven! If you can't find bamboo, willow twig fence rolls will also work.

Get the tutorial at Hey Wanderer.

Why not use live plantings as a fence? Here, boxwoods are trimmed to create an aesthetically-pleasing border along a walkway. It's only about a foot tall, but the design naturally keeps traffic out of the planting beds. Plantings can be trimmed to a formal hedge or left to naturalize.

This little painted fence, built from an old pallet, is more of a divider than a privacy screen. However, it provides an attractive transition from walk to garden. The planter, also made from scrap pallet wood, finishes the look.

Get the tutorial at Camelot Art Creations.

Pre-fab sheets of square lattice are attached to pressure-treated posts to create this gorgeous fence. The design affords privacy without a feeling of being hemmed in. Create an entire row, or erect a few strategically-placed panels.

Get the tutorial at Pretty Handy Girl.

This beautiful fence has a secret: It's hiding an ugly, old chain link fence! The pre-fab panels are attached with metal brackets and cable ties. Genius!

Get the tutorial at Bower Power.

This clever fence uses inexpensive steel conduit, which gives a country-modern feel. It's attached to a deck here but would work just as well as an interesting boundary fence too.

Get the tutorial at Grandma's House DIY.

This attractive fence is constructed from low-maintenance vinyl. While the initial cost may be higher than wood, it lasts for a long time and cleans up with a power washer. No painting required!

A roll of vintage wire fencing, found at an architectural salvage shop, created this charming fence. It does the job of keeping the hens out of the planting beds and looks great.

Get the tutorial at Saw, Nail & Paint.

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This charming wooden fence works in a variety of garden settings, such as colonial or cottage. It provides some privacy, especially with plants placed very close on either side.

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A simple design of 1' x 6' boards topped by 2' x 4's creates privacy with clean lines. Building it yourself will save you a bundle!

Get the tutorial at I Heart Budgets.

It doesn't get any thriftier than DIY-ing a palisade fence from found materials. This rustic fence would look amazing in a cottage-style garden. The fence is constructed by attaching vertical twigs to two wires strung parallel to the ground between posts. You can place the upright posts closer together if you want to use it as a barrier.

Get the tutorial at Blue Fox Farm.

Dress up a plain fence with colorful marbles. As the sun shines through, you get this pretty glowing effect that takes a fence from boring to brilliant!

Get the tutorial at Creating Really Awesome Fun Things.

Alternating sections of vertical and horizontal slats give this fence a an interesting visual effect. A light whitewash is finished with climbing vines to further soften its appearance.

Chicken wire never looked so good! Attaching inexpensive chicken wire to 2' x 4's creates this sturdy enclosure to keep varmints out of your planting beds.

Get the tutorial at Walking on Sunshine Recipes.

Have a large area you need to border? This beautiful, rustic fence is made completely of found materials.

Get the tutorial at Blue Fox Farm.

Rolls of bamboo create this sturdy and inexpensive fence, great for a tropical or Zen garden. Alternately, you can hammer individual pieces of bamboo into the ground and wire it together for a DIY fence.