Property Border Landscape Ideas

Natural Borders

• Natural borders blend with the environment, providing an alternative to man-made structures. You can landscape the area around your property with tall hedges for privacy or place a simple row of flowers or ornamental grass for definition. Opt for evergreen hedges such as the juniper or boxwood for year-round coverage. Plants such as forsythia and azalea are flowering shrubs that provide colorful accents during the spring. If you want impact at your property border, soaring trees provide an option, although they can take many years after planting to reach full height.

Fencing Borders

• Fencing is a widely used landscaping feature used to define property borders. Materials for fencing include metal, wood and plastic. Fencing can range from tall chain link for an imposing feel to white wooden pickets for a classic look. Opt for a low fence if you want buildings on the property to remain visible, or go for something high to keep prying eyes away. With such a wide array of choices, you're sure to find a fencing type to meet your budget and style. Fencing provides an option for all property sizes.

Low Borders

• Not all border types have to be tall. Concrete or stone borders simply outline your property, providing definition and adding visual interest to your yard. Concrete borders generally provide a defined line around the edges and can be installed so it's flat with the surrounding ground or slightly elevated. Stone borders provide an old-world feel to a yard and are easy to install yourself. Simply form a line of stones or rocks along your property line.

Water Border

• If you have the budget and land area and have a love for the non-traditional, install a moat around your property border. This combination water feature and border may seem more in place at a medieval castle than a home, but with the right design, it can fit with any style of home. Before attempting such a landscape feature, check local laws to make sure such an elaborate design is legal. Because of the large scale of the project, it's best to hire professionals to complete the job.