20 Inspiring Garden Fence Ideas for Your Outdoor Space

Southerners love a beautiful garden. And while plants will always be the spotlight, your garden fence deserves some love too.

Done right, a fence can stylistically tie together a garden and really help it shine.

Whether you’re in need of strategies to keep out pesky critters or if you’re working with more rambunctious plants and need something to keep plants within a certain area—there’s a fence for every need.

First, consider your privacy and stylistic needs, then start limiting your options—because trust us, there are too many to count.

From rustic, modern, vintage, or classic cottage character, there’s a fence style to meet your needs.

To get you started, we’ve gathered 20 garden fence ideas from across the South to help inspire you.

Bring on Barnhouse Style

This plain white fence harks back to simple times.

Add farmhouse character with a simple white ranch rail fence.

Bring Out the Vintage with a Picket Fence

White Picket Fence with Pink Azaleas Blooming and a Teal Bike

A traditional picket fence like this one is only three to four feet tall, but packs plenty of character into its short package.

Pick a Paneled Vinyl

Vinyl is both durable and stylish as house siding, but also for garden fencing.

For a little extra character, this homeowner added wire Xs, reminiscent of a barn door, to train vines.

Respect the Timeless Style of Classic Wrought Iron

A wrought iron fence will never go out of style.

Play around with different finials, the shapes on top of the rails, to find a style that suits your garden.

Make it Lush

Who said your vegetation can’t extend to the garden fence?

Maximize your garden’s greenery and privacy with a common hedge plant like boxwood or yew.

Stick to Natural Wood

Natural wood embodies the feeling of easy-going, sun-kissed days in a hammock.

This style pairs well with other wood elements, such as furniture or trees.

Cherish Rustic Charm

Purple hydrangeas against rustic fence and gate

This log fence is as simple as it gets. Without wood stain, the natural color of the wood will shine.

For a lighter look, opt for pine or spruce wood. Redwood and cypress are excellent darker-colored options.

Use White Brick to Elevate Your Style

Birmingham, AL Garden Side Gate with Shrub Fence

These Birmingham, Alabama homeowners opted to continue a unique white brick motif to their garden gate.

The result is a stunning modern-vintage feel.

Charm with White Metal

When it comes to Southern charm, wrought iron has nothing on a classic white wire fence.

Pair it with low-blooming flowers for a picturesque gardenscape.

Keep it Classic with Vinyl Picket

Sophisticated garden with raised brick beds

Just like a traditional picket fence, but lower-maintenance thanks to durable vinyl.

Achieve the same look of your dreams without a bi-yearly paint job.

Install a Wood Trellis

A trellis pulls double duty as both a plant aid and fence.

Keep in mind that, like a hedge, it will take time for your chosen plant to fill out the trellis.

Accessorize a Lattice

Make your fence an extension of your garden with a lattice pattern.

Layering flowers and vining plants, such as the Clematis pictured here, creates a colorful, living boundary for your garden.

Match Stone with Your Siding

Stone is a wonderfully versatile material.

These homeowners paired different warm-toned stones to compliment the tan siding.

Get Playful with Wood Posts

Unrefined woods posts are the key to this fence’s playful and rustic style.

With the help of a red fence door and scattered red accents, the garden’s style is cohesive.

Modernize the Picket Fence

The American-dream white picket fence seems to be all the rage right now.

This fence throws a twist on the classic with an edgier shape.

Try Non-Traditional Brick

This unique brick mimics the look of horizontal lap siding, bestowing this garden with a vintage character.

Mix and Match Styles Using the Same Wood

Like a consistent interior design motif, a consistent wood color can tie together different garden sections or stylistically connect different fences around your home.

Consider a Dark Wood Stain

Back garden with black timber fence and trees

Dark woods and stains are making a comeback in the interior design world.

Extend the trend to your garden with a dark wooden fence.

Mix it Up with Horizontal Panels

Everyone uses vertical panels, so why not switch it up?

Horizontal panels create continuity with other horizontal surfaces, such as overhanging shades.

Admire an Ornamental Fence

The fancier cousin of the simple wrought iron fence, this decorative fence compliments almost any garden.