What is a Living Fence and How to Grow One

Fences are a thing in suburbia and beyond. They provide us with defined boundaries for

our spaces, which in turn gives us privacy. They can also help with maintaining security, corralling kids and pets, and perhaps even working as a windbreak in the gustier times of life. In short, the fence has many functions and has warranted its inclusion in the modern homestead and suburban neighborhood.

And, believe it or not, fences can also perform a few other tasks. They are great for protecting gardens from prowling paws and frolicking feet. They can also help to create advantageous microclimates in those gardens, creating sun pockets or shady edges where different plants can nestle comfortably. When we start thinking of fences this way, as a real design element to our space rather than just what happens around a yard, they suddenly can become a real asset.

Then, we can take it up to even another level: What if our fences were living, so that they didn’t rot or rust, and what if those living fences actually provide us with food? Wouldn’t that be amazing?

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