10 inexpensive ways to fence your garden

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Private outdoor space is one of the best reasons to buy a home. We dream of having our own space to show off to our friends, keep our kids busy (and tucked away), and even earn a little extra cash.

What no one tells you when you're house hunting, however, is that there's a surprisingly chance your new home will don't have a fence in the garden. The reasons for this vary, but it often comes down to cost and culture - fencing can be expensive and many people view fencing as unfriendly and anti-social. Personally, I'm a firm believer in the old adage that tall fences make good neighbors.