Alternative Materials for a Fence

Pallets

• Pallets are made of treated hardwood, and they offer an ecologic alternative material to build a fence, because they are normally burnt or thrown into landfills. They are also a cheap option, as you probably get them for free if collecting them in a warehouse. With a pallet fence you have two choices. According to the website Self-Sufficient, you can build a fence simply by joining pallets together with nails or dismantling the pallets and using the boards separately.

Plastic or Glass Bottles

• Build a fence using empty plastic bottles assembled together, horizontally or vertically, with wire or other material. For a stronger fence, you can use glass bottles cemented together, displayed like in a cellar. According to Gardening Tips 'n' Ideas website, you can make patterns if you have different-colored glass bottles or use a pigmented mortar. The side of the fence that shows the bottles' necks can be used to hang flower pots or other decorative materials.

Bamboo

• Build a fence in an oriental style using bamboo poles, which are strong, accessible and have become an invasive weed in many areas. If you don't have the time or motivation to tie the poles together to form the bamboo sheets, you can buy them ready-made in gardening stores.