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Fence Pictures: Creative Fence Planters

Landscaping Photo of a Fence Planter Built Into the Fence

When you hear "fence planters," you probably think of portable units that can be hung off a fence....
Photo of fence planter built into the wall, itself.

Photo of fence planter built into the wall, itself.

David Beaulieu

But the fence planter for this white masonry wall, housing a carefully clipped tree, is part of the wall itself. An ornate wrought iron fence caps off the wall and lends it further charm.

So far, you've seen instances of plants growing in back of a fence, in front of a fence, and within a fence. But plants can also be placed so as to grow through fences, as you'll see in the next fence picture....

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