Is it weird to fence in your front yard?

Backyard fences are common. However, while front yard fences are not as popular, they’re certainly not unusual. You might be considering putting a fence around your front yard as a security measure, to increase curb appeal, or as an added safety measure for kids or pets to play outside.

Why do Americans have big front yards?

In rural areas, where most people were farmers, everyone had lots of land, so siting these so that contamination of the water supply was not a major issue would presumably have been pretty easy in most places. Even in towns, lots were generally large enough to maintain a safe distance between the well and the cesspool.

What’s the point of a front yard?

In front yard landscaping, on the public side of the house, landscape architect Chad Talton says the primary goal is to augment the setting of the home, to showcase its attractiveness as viewed from the street.

Which side of fence should face neighbor?

The finished side should face toward your neighbor. Not only is this more polite, but it’s the standard. Your property will look a lot nicer with the “good” side facing the outside world. Otherwise, your fence will look like it was installed backward.

What is the maximum height for a front garden fence?

The Legalities of Fence Height The general rule of thumb is that in a property’s back garden, fence panels can be a maximum of 2m high. If you are thinking about front garden fences, restrictions state that fences alongside a driveway can be a maximum of 1m or 3ft.

What do you need to know about building a front fence?

HOA or other restrictions. Before you build a front yard fence, you will want to make sure that there aren’t any code issues you’ll run into, with your HOA or the city. In some places, front yard fences aren’t allowed or have restrictions such as maximum height. You don’t want to build a fence you’ll have to take down.

Do you care what your neighbors think about your fence?

Establishing a fence along the property line (be sure to first officially determine where the property line is!) will keep their plants, pets, and property out of your yard. Neighborhood goodwill. On the other hand, you probably care what your neighbors think.

Can a neighbor cross the line in your front yard?

This is uncommon, but occasionally people have issues with neighbors crossing property lines in their front yard. Establishing a fence along the property line (be sure to first officially determine where the property line is!) will keep their plants, pets, and property out of your yard.