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White Picket Fence is DONE!

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Oh my gosh guys! I love my white picket fence!   Is the yard done? NO. Do I still have more to do?  Always! But the fence is done and is finally painted. I took advantage of some cooler weather in early June to really knock out the fence. It took the better part of three days to do the long side, the back and the driveway side. The front has been finished for a while now.

 

Let’s look at some before and after pics, shall we?

 

driveway sideYou can see there needs to be some more work done—I will probably never get it ALL done.  The brown swing will get an update to look more like the front arbor. The small red porch post, got a fresh coat of black paint.

 

If you would like to see a REAL before, from 2012, see the post I’ve been busy.

driveway front cornerThe rustic flag will need to find a new home. I will not be hanging it on my new picket fence.

 

front gateThe arbor is definitely my favorite part of the fence, and I think the gutter planters were a perfect solution to brighten it up.  The sidewalk is still on the to-do list.

 

front cornerThere were some plants removed, including a holly bush on this fence line.  The holly tree right in the corner got a nice trim.

 

 

back cornerThe peonies were moved, and the pine tree on the left got a trim.

day lilliesThese are some day lilies and a rose bush I call Jamie—it’s been in this yard for probably 35 years.

hardy hibiscusThese are some hardy hibiscus I got from a neighbor years ago.

 

curbyNot only do I curb furniture, I also pick up random plants. I had to cut back this rose bush (Curby) that was out of control, and not worth trying to paint around.

 

 

lilyThis calla lily is one of the plants that hasn’t been dealt with yet this year. It needs to be mulched and weeded.  But I wanted to show you how pretty it looks against the new white fence.

I used old sheets, and some scraps of vinyl wallpaper to cover all the plants while I was painting.

 

hydrangeaMy hydrangea, that has grown sooo much. I moved it a year ago, and it didn’t bloom at all last year. I was anxious to see what color the blooms would be, you can see they are a little bit of all shades of pink, blue and purple.

 

 

front arbor pergolaAnd I’ll end with my favorite picture.

Although I absolutely LOVE my new white picket fence, if you’re a perfectionist who is a clean freak you may not want to paint YOUR fence white.  Sometimes I just have to look the other way when I see mud splashed on the bottom, or grass clippings thrown up on the boards.

Long story short, we started the fence in early November, and I finally finished it in early June. Hoping to get the swing pergola done this summer, but the sidewalk will either be done by me in the fall, or I may hire it out before then.  stay tuned!

gail

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ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step. Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. She is a longtime influencer for both Homeright and Gorrilla Glue. With a tribe of more than 450,000 followers, Gail is inspiring a new generation of DIYers to pick up some tools and get to work.

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  1. Great fence. May I ask how high it is at the high ends and the middle? I love the variation on the heights. But I am hoping it can be done at a high height so I can fence in my dog that may jump a low fence.

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    • Tina,

      Thanks so much. You really can make it any size. I measured three sides and they are all different. The shortest is Post (46.75) shortest board is 40.5.

      The front side post is 48.5 and the shortest board is 43.5 The tallest side the long side on the road is post 48.5 and board 43.5.

      I hope this helps!

      gail

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  2. What a difference! The arbor with the hanging planters is definitely the best part! Do you have to be careful trimming or mowing next to the white fence? Are grass stains a concern? I’d love to do something like this someday!

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    • Meg,

      As I mentioned above

      “Although I absolutely LOVE my new white picket fence, if you’re a perfectionist who is a clean freak you may not want to paint YOUR fence white. Sometimes I just have to look the other way when I see mud splashed on the bottom, or grass clippings thrown up on the boards.”

      I use the weedeater on both sides of the fence so that the lawn mower wheels don’t “scar” the white fence. The grass clippings are a bit of a problem, especially if the grass isn’t totally dry when I mow. (I use a mulching mower)

      hope this helps
      gail

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  4. I’ve been meaning to stop by to see your finished fence.. Charming! Love your design, the pergola and the pretty arching fence shape. I know this was an overwhelming project but the result is so stunning it was worth it!

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  6. Gail, you are a miracle worker! It really turned out so well. I’m sure the neighbors love the new look as much as you do!

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  9. You did a fabulous job on the fence and the whole yard. You should be very, very pleased!

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  10. My gosh, Gail…that is a stunning transformation!!! I have never liked white picket fences, but this one is making me rethink my choices!!! Beautiful!!!!!!!

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