Get a new fence, and your garden's boundaries will be a lot more attractive as opposed to the rows of dirty, dying hedges and damaged, warped, rusty panels that seem to line every street. However, your borders could appear more attractive with the help of the right fencing accessories.

Fence Posts

New fence panels won't appear their best when stacked between bent, wobbly or broken posts. Make sure you invest in the best fence posts. Not only do newer posts enhance the structural integrity of your fence run, but they will also strengthen and make them long-lasting. In addition, they'll appear superior to the ones you've had installed since the time you have moved in over 20 years ago.

There are two types of fence posts that are worth considering: wood and concrete.

• Concrete Fence Posts

Posts for fences made from concrete are getting more popular because they're heavy duty, extremely strong, and resistant to decay caused by natural causes. Fence panels slide right into the h-slots, too. Concrete posts are simple to set up and use.

• Wooden Fence Posts

The more conventional of the two choices, fencing posts made of wood must not be ignored. Many pressure-treated wood posts are warranted for at least 15-year period against decay and fungal rot. They are obviously compatible with wood panels making a unidirectional natural garden border.

Both are fantastic options. They both will perform flawlessly, and both are a lot better than old and tatty ones that can barely support their own weight.

Fence Post Brackets

It is clear that if you opt to use h-slotted post, then fence posts and brackets aren't necessary. To attach the posts to standard fence posts made of wood, you'll need either u-brackets or L-clips. Both work effectively, so the one you pick is not important. Four brackets or clips for each panel can accomplish the trick—two clips on each side, one at the highest point and the other close to the bottom.

Fence Post Spikes and Bases

Usually, installing fence posts is a difficult job. The first step is digging about 2 feet into the ground so that the fence post can be inserted within the holes filled with postcrete. Fence spikes for posts help make the job easier when the post is secured; the spike can slide into the ground and serves as an anchor, making the posts in place and standing tall.

Fence bases permit one to put a fence post on an even surface, such as pavement slabs. The base is what holds the fence post in place, and it can be secured to the slabs with appropriate drilling tools and masonry screws.

Gravel Boards

The next item on our list of fencing accessories that are essential is gravel board. Like fence posts, wood and concrete options are readily available. As earlier, both are as efficient.

The primary function of the gravel board is to act as a barrier, shielding the panels' bottom from the effects of moisture in the soil. Without them, fence panels are more susceptible to premature decay as well as fungal decay. They can also add an amount to the height of a fence as well, increasing security and privacy.