Wire mesh is an endlessly versatile material. Outside the industrial sector, it's a DIYer's go-to choice for a range of outdoor projects. Some of the best wire mesh landscaping ideas are not only affordable but also relatively easy to implement.
6 Gorgeous Ways to Transform Your Backyard With Wire Mesh
When it comes to transforming an outdoor living space, there are some design ideas we simply love! These include vertical gardens, arches and trellises, gabions, privacy screens, light fixtures, and garden sculptures.
1) Vertical Gardens Using Mesh Panels
Galvanized or welded steel panels are perfect for vertical gardens. Whether you attach yours to a fence or build a freestanding structure, your veggies, flowers, and herbs will flourish.
2) Garden Arches With Woven Wire
If you have a garden or orchard at home, consider using metal mesh to create an arch-style entrance. In addition to framing in your beds and trees, these curved structures can support climbing plants, like ivy, wisteria, jasmine, or grapevine.
3) Gabions With Wire Mesh Screens
Heavy-duty mesh (such as the galvanized or welded variety) can be used to build gabions. These stone-filled cages can be decorative, functional, or both! For example, you might make a long gabion bench that doubles as a retaining wall, pillars for your fence, or a fire pit for your back patio.
Another option is to make DIY gabion-style planters. The mesh enclosures can be cubes, rectangular prisms, or cylindrical, with an opening in the upper center for soil. Check out tips on how to make your own gabion.
4) Mesh Outdoor Privacy Screens
You can also use wire mesh to make a privacy screen. For instance, viny foliage could spread over a large welded mesh wall to obscure your neighbors' view. Or you could build dividers for partial privacy or to section off different areas of your outdoor living space.
5) Outdoor Light Fixtures With Chicken Wire
Did you know you can make outdoor lanterns and hanging lights with chicken wire? Not only is the flexible material easy to manipulate into shapes, but it also has a unique way of reflecting light.
6) Hex Mesh Garden Sculptures
Hex mesh (another word for chicken wire) can be used to build decorative outdoor sculptures. With an artistic spirit and some inspiration, you can make anything from fairies and flowers to rabbits and “toadstools.”
Wire Mesh for Gardens, Landscaping & Much More
If you're feeling inspired to try your hand at these landscaping projects, you've come to the right place. Since 1969, TWP Inc. has been an industry-leading supplier of outdoor-friendly metal mesh products.
Our woman-owned company carries an array of products in a wide range of widths, wire diameters, and opening sizes. These products are in stock and ready to ship. Need a custom size? Ask about our in-house laser-cutting services.
Order your materials online today or contact us with questions. We’re here to assist you!
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