Are hedges less expensive than fences?

• <div><p>Hedges are a better financial investment for a home than fences in several ways. First, hedges are less expensive to install than fences. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-fence-installation-cost.htm">Fence installation costs</a> <b>$1,775 to $4,600</b>, depending on the type and size. You can also choose to plant smaller and less expensive hedges, knowing that it will take longer for them to mature. Next, mature hedges add resale value to the home, meaning the cost savings get even better when it's time to sell.</p></div>

How far apart should posts be for a horizontal fence?

• <div><p>Posts for a horizontal fence should be no more than 6 feet apart. Wood pickets are not as strong when mounted horizontally as when mounted vertically. As such, the fence panels on a horizontal fence can’t cover the same span between posts as a vertical fence can. If you install the posts further apart on a horizontal fence, the fence will lose stability, making the boards more likely to sag. </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
This gentleman listened to what I wanted and got it done quicklyâ ¦ getting him to do my fencing and a few other protects as well. Heâ s phenomenal at what he does.
LINK'S ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
I used Josh and his guys for some tree and debris removal after some storm came through. First time I used them I was blown away by the job they done that I had them come and do some more after the next storm blew down a huge oak tree, also had them remove some overgrown hedge bushes and again...
River Valley Lawn Services LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Very nice hard-working helped me out by putting up a temporary chain-link fence to keep the dogs in in the pool safe until they could actually put up and repair my wooden fence. The fence looks great and is extremely sturdy. Love the work and the work ethic.
A Better Built Fence Company
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Reviewed in March 2020
Tim is very friendly and professional. I am very satisfied with results of the cleaning! I highly recommend him! I live in the corner of Pisgah and Poppy! Just drive by and take a look! I know my fence needs painting!🥴
Arkansas Housewashers
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Reviewed in August 2019
Repaired an existing fence and set several new fence posts. They were very professional and I was pleased with the overall workmanship. Brian was easy to communicate with. They started and completed the work as planned for the price agreed upon. Would use them again in the future.
H&A Maintenance Services, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2019
I wanted a new fence, because the storms we've been having knocked down multiple sections. The guy was pretty nice. Ryan explained a lot of the process of what he was going to do and general fence building steps and the proper ways I could do it myself. He ended up just repairing my fence for...
Valley flooring and renovation
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Reviewed in January 2019
Jeremy and crew at Bixler Fence did an amazing job from start to finish. He showed up on a Sunday to provide a quote and the crew showed up on time every day after we accepted the quote. Jeremy is very professional and does high quality work. I WILL hire him again to do additional work for me. ...
Bixler Fence
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Reviewed in May 2016
If we could give Craig and the guys at Surface Scapes 10 stars we would. The work was excellent and customer service was phenomenal! They went out of their way to accommodate our requests and insure we were happy with the finished fence. They even build a dog window to enable our older dog a...
Surface Scapes Landscaping
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Reviewed in January 2016
It became necessary to replace a section of an already standing wooden fence behind our new home. While arranging for that replacement, we made the decision to also install aluminum decorative fencing with a 'puppy picket' to allow our small dog access to our back yard. We contacted an...
Ascension Fence & Deck LLC
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"He puts in the work to get the job done correctly and efficiently. He went above and beyond to even fix some items that weren’t listed and could have caused extra issues later on. Great attention to detail and could fix anything thrown at him. Communication was great. Glad to have a reliable, honest, and skilled handyman finally! Won’t use anyone else!"

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

Hedges are a better financial investment for a home than fences in several ways. First, hedges are less expensive to install than fences. Fence installation costs $1,775 to $4,600, depending on the type and size. You can also choose to plant smaller and less expensive hedges, knowing that it will take longer for them to mature. Next, mature hedges add resale value to the home, meaning the cost savings get even better when it's time to sell.

By securing posts deeply and ensuring proper drainage around foundations.

Posts for a horizontal fence should be no more than 6 feet apart. Wood pickets are not as strong when mounted horizontally as when mounted vertically. As such, the fence panels on a horizontal fence can’t cover the same span between posts as a vertical fence can. If you install the posts further apart on a horizontal fence, the fence will lose stability, making the boards more likely to sag.

If you come face-to-face with a wolf in your yard, chances are it will be afraid of you as a human. Make eye contact and get big—waving your arms to increase your size. Use noisemakers or air horns if you have them, or throw a few rocks around to discourage them from approaching you. If all else fails and the wolf does not retreat, back away slowly while maintaining eye contact and find safe ground, whether indoors or up a tree.

It provides security, durability, and low-maintenance protection for commercial properties.

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