gates

Almost every landscape I've ever worked on has had some type of fence.   I use them because they establish boundaries, but I also see them as having much more than a simple utilitarian function.  To me, they set a stage for everything they enclose and, depending upon where you happen to be standing, encompass you within a space or invite you to appreciate the view from a distance.   In this discussion, I want to focus on the use of fences you can easily see over - a fence that defines a boundary while allowing viewers on one side to see what it encircles and on the other to enjoy the space's visual imagery.  By low, I mean 42 inches tall or lower - low enough not to require