The white picket fence has long been a classic American style. If you're breaking away from basic, try these fence colors for ...

An alternative to brilliant white is cream, beige or taupe, which are warmer in tone and can create a more natural, lived-in look. Painting fences in a cream shade can be a more timeless option.

Wooden fences blend naturally in gardens and give you much more privacy, but the downside is that they need more maintenance to stop them from becoming damaged. Moss, mould, and algae need to ...