Natural Reed Fencing

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Natural reed fencing is a great alternative for a bamboo fence.

For a low-maintenance border, choose hardy plants likemonkey grass.

Painted Food Fencing

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Painting is a budget-friendly, easy way to show your personality.

A backyard with a black privacy fence

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This wooden fence get a dose of color with a simple hoop wreath adorned in colorful dried flowers.

Row of Shrubs

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Everything about this backyard feels intimate and private.

From the comfortable seating to the variety of lighting.

A backyard with a bamboo fence

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The outdoor room is surrounded by lush trees and shrubs for added privacy.

For a simple way to upgrade your fence, hang one-of-a-kind artwork and string lights.

you might paint or treat it to match your personal aesthetic, like this white cottage-style fencing.

An outdoor patio with black fencing

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This fence mural is bold and fun that sets the tone for the rest of the home.

Plant a row of trees in front of it to give it a high-end look.

To spruce it up, paint it white and plant shrubbery and flowers in front of it.

A backyard with a painted fence and tropical seating area

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Wood Pallet Privacy Wall

Awall made of wood palletsadds privacy on a budget.

Some string lighting, outdoor cushions and signs add a cute design element and a personal touch.

Artificial Plant Wall

You have many options when it comes to choosing artificial plants, including ivy.

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This artificial ivy wall looks just like the real thing but without the maintenance.

Thisstock tank poolis surrounded by trees and shrubs that provide a natural backdrop while adding privacy.

Wood Slat Fencing

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Paint wood slat fencing in a moody shade for a dramatic look.

Colorful red wreath hanging in on wooden fence of a backyard. The garland wreath is made of dried flowers.

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This fence gets an instant upgrade with black paint, and the trellised plants really pop against it.

Add galvanized metal planters and watering cans in contrasting colors to create an eye-catching focal point in your backyard.

To get this look, place small battery-powered lights inside mason jars and hang along the fence using twine.

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It’s the perfect, relaxing way to enjoy a nighttime swim.

Source free wood pallets for a budget-friendly option.

No-dig fences that are built using stakes and posts are easier to build.

A small backyard sitting area

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Buying premade fence panels is generally more expensive than purchasing raw materials tobuild a DIY privacy fence.

An outdoor sitting area with artwork on the fence

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A bamboo fence painted white

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A mural painted on a fence

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An outdoor sitting area with framed artwork on the fence

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An outdoor nook for napping

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trees planted along privacy fence

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A small backyard sitting area with a bamboo fence

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A fence lined with tomato plants and butterfly garden art

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A general view of a small back yard garden with a square artificial lawn grass with paving slab border decorated with various potted plants and timber fence

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A backyard pool with a cinder block fence

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An above ground pool deck with a privacy wall

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A general exterior view of the rear entrance old English cottage

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Creative wood herb planter made of wooden pallets pallet hanging on the grey fence in a backyard.

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A black stock tank pool

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An outdoor seating area with a hanging neon sign

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Patio with furniture and plants

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An outdoor living area with furnishings

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outdoor party ideas patio set

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A sage green fence with hanging watering cans and potted herbs

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A tranquil backyard with hanging DIY lanterns

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