1. I was not sure that I would like the effect and so in my mind worse case I could change the fence panels, not ideal but this could be done. 2. I have other concrete elements in the garden and when the garden is viewed as a whole the concrete posts pull in the other concrete in the garden giving it a consistant feel. 3. I have seen other concrete posts painted and I am not sure I like the effect. Plus once painted you can never go back to the natural effect (fence panels can easily be replaced). 4. If I painted the posts I would need to paint the concrete gravel boards too and I did not want to create a hugh job! 5. Finally if I was going to change the colour of the posts I think i would clad them with timber to disguise them and paint these black. The second question has been which stain did I use? Ans. I used Ronseal Trade Fence Stain in Tudor Black Hope this helps :)
That is exactly the question I was going to ask and you’ve already answered it!! 😅 Thank you so much for creating and sharing this video. 🎉 p.s I love your accent - it’s so chilled and calm 😉
@@christinafg1864 thanks so much for this wonderful comment and so pleased I could help. It’s funny because I really don’t like listening to myself but pleased you like the accent ☺️
I could have told you it would be stunning. From the time I was a child in the 50s, my father painted our house black. Our neighbors thought he was crazy, until they saw my mother's wisteria, gladiolus, lilacs, Japanese maple, etc. POP from the contrast. He was an artist and truly knew what he was doing. Thank you for posting this, as it's brought back some sweet memories of my childhood home.
Ahh what a lovely story sounds like your father was a real creative ahead of his time, I bet it looked stunning! So pleased to have helped bring back some happy memories and thanks so much for sharing this with me :)
Thank you for posting this! I've always wanted my house black and for some reason this has given me the permission to do so! We also share the same first name, spelt exactly the same. :)
If its black paint with certain metals mixed in, you're also painting yourself into a Faraday box, AKA EMF Free zone. Don't worry, it's more pleasant than it sounds, 🤠 (it's good for your health)
I was at someone’s garden wedding. They had hired a crew with blowtorches to blacken the wood fence a few years before the wedding took place. The charred surface was brushed with oil. The Japanese call this process yakisugi, and apparently it is a time tested way to preserve timber exposed to the elements.
YES ! It chars the surface and it can preserve the wood naturally for 100 years or more. Unless it is severely charred though it can still show a busy wood grain, which would detract from the plant scaping too.
I have been painting my fences black for about 10 years now, I was really nervous the first time, but love them now. I also used black masonry paint on the fence posts so they blend in
Yes we are really pleased with the effect too and I was slightly nervous but we love it now. Personally I have left the concrete posts because we have other concrete elements in the garden so feel it looks in keeping. Thanks for the comment.
Yep, “I see a gray fence and I want it painted black.” Obviously not the Stones. But I DO have a gray fence that I now want to paint black. Thank you so much!
Wow I never would have thought! Looks amazing I think I will do this, thanks. It's like the Stones song "I see a wood-en fence and want to paint it black "
I have a small postage stamp sized garden, to make the garden look bigger I painted all the fences black in 1997. The colour contrasts of the black backdrop and my Rose's, Hydrangeas, Fuschias etc blooms and foliage is very pleasing to the eye.
Hi Mark, before complementing the fence, I must say, your gardens are simply amazing. From what I can see you have an extraordinary variety of plantings and I love the different rooms you've created. I love love the black stained fencing. It showcases the greenery and florals so naturally. Your instincts are spot on I hope you enjoy your new environment. Hello from Connecticut USA🌷🌷🌷
Personally I have left the concrete posts because we have other concrete elements in the garden so feel it looks in keeping and brings all the features together. Thanks for the comment.
I personally rather like how it has made the posts a feature. It gives a rather architectural, modern feel. And with more concrete in the garden it will tie right in indeed.
Moved house during lockdown and just completed painting the fencing, that borders on all sides around our new garden, in black (Ronseal 'Blackbird'). It has taken a lot of tins as the existing fencing is lap panelled, rough and very parched, but it now looks absolutely stunning. The only issue is the messy wild doves with their own very contrasting ideas on how the fences should be coloured. Still the new trees and climbers will look fantastic against the fences come the summer.
Ours have been black these last 12 months and we’ve never regretted it. It makes everything look fab-u-Lous! I’ve also only got black, terracotta and silver metal pots. There’s also weathered wood raised bed and some stone. Trés chic!
Hi I like the black, the contrast, and the shadows add great interest I also love a dark steel or blue gray behind the green plants in a hot climate because to me its a colour combination of the storm clouds, rain, and green healthy plants.
I'm glad that you're promoting dark, almost black, paint for exterior use. I think it's an easy way to sophisticate the look of any structure (fence, garage, shed, house, trellis). In fact, "the worse the architecture, the darker the paint" almost always works! Darker paint on Modernist houses or Craftsman are flattering, as both styles were meant to blend into their settings. Even the Victorian houses often used up deep rich organic colors to add a complex look that highlighted the body of the house, the window frame, and window sash. Deep olive, umber, Sienna reds were common. Lighter colors and pastels are usually unsuccessful and don't allow the house to set gently into it's environment.
I have left the concrete posts because we have other concrete elements in the garden so feel it brings the garden together. I might change them though!
@@Lizwindsor hi Derek it all personal taste but the concrete works in my garden. That’s not to say that in time I might look to cover the posts I do think it’s a very valid point that a few have made. Thanks for watching :)
I would never have thought of painting/or staining a privacy fence Black, but I really like it. Or at least I can say I really like it in your yard. Awesome. GOD blessings.
I have 300ft of back fence and I accidentally painted it black a few years ago. LOVE IT. Shows of plantings beautifully and looks really nice even in winter.
Always a problem, nice weather and no garden or all the rain we get in the UK and lush green gardens! I have though seen some beautiful designs that use plants suited to dry hot conditions. Thanks for watching :)
@@BooksMusicMe17 Yes I do try to use those plants that tolerate direct sunlight, and are drought tolerant, I did that when we lived in Arizona too. My emphasis is that I don’t have a green thumb to have such an elaborate garden, nor the space in my yard, any greenery I have is confined to a very small space in front of the house.
I garden in the central valley of California, where the temperature gets above 100°F (38°C) about 20 days in the summer. The infra-red radiating off my unpainted redwood fence kills plants. Painting them black would make it worse. The coast of Oregon and Washington states would be more suitable for black fences.
I like to aquascape aquariums with aquatic plants and having a black background always makes the plants and fish pop and makes it appear to have no boundaries as well. So this makes sense that it would work on gardens too! Great video!
You really are a skilled gardener, love the entire garden and the small details that catch the eye! Would never have thought a black background would bring out the greens and ever the dark blue of the aquilegia so beautifully, must try black in my garden too. Thanks for this inspiring video
I like it. I would have painted the fence posts too because my eye tends to go to them being a different colour than the black. But perhaps that might be too much black. Either way, well done!
Hi thanks for the feedback and I did consider trying to cover the fence posts. In my garden though I have other concrete elements so the overall effect works well.
1 was too scared to go jet black so I made mine into a watercolour by diluting it. It came out a soft black which looks amazing! Like you I wanted to get rid of the “painted wood” which everyone here in New Zealand paints in ghastly colours😁 great video!😁👍🏼
Ahh NZ I have relatives in Auckland and I remember visiting as a child and the vivid colours do stick in my mind. Pleased your fence project turned out well it sounds like a great idea to dilute it. :)
@@SpencerCollection Auckland has changed a lot! But I’m in the country so the weird colors still abound. I love the photo you have for you UA-cam, it shows how brilliant the black is with green . I thought I was so clever but it seems like I’m not the only one who has brilliant taste😁
This only needed one coat but looking at it now it might need a refresh this year I will see if we can get barn paint in the UK. Thanks for the comment.
@@SpencerCollection I got Tektor Matt black...I used 5 litres for one coat on 4.5 fence panels plus posts....it will last longer as it has acrylic in it.
@@SpencerCollection It is available on Amazon UK; “TekTor Barn Paint, Professional Paint for Timber Barns, Masonry, Stables, Sheds, (Anti-fungal Agents)”, currently £42 for 2.5lt, £65 for 5lt
I'm not even into gardening but your landscape and plants are well designed meticulously kept. That aspect of a black backround also added depth and sharpness to the look.
Wow! That looks amazing! Your garden just pops and it’s so beautiful 🤩. I live in AZ and the fences are concrete blocks with excessive sun exposure and the green plants don’t do so well. I was wondering would you recommend painting the masonry black? And how would that play behind water drought plants and cacti?
I would imagine if you painted the concrete block black they would get hotter and keep the heat which might not be great for the plants. I guess each situation is different so hard to comment. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for watching. This has been a common response and there were a few reasons why I didn't and haven't. 1. I was not sure that I would like the effect and so in my mind worse case I could change the fence panels, not ideal but this could be done. 2. I have other concrete elements in the garden and when the garden is viewed as a whole the concrete posts pull in the other concrete in the garden making it have a consistant feel. 3. I have seen other concrete posts painted and I am not sure I like the effect. Plus once painted you can never go back to the natural effect. 4. If I painted the posts I would need to paint the concrete gravel boards too and I did not want to create a hugh job! Finally if iIwas going to change the colour of the posts I think i would clad them with timber to discuise them and paint these black. Hope this helps and sorry for the long reply :)
If I had a fence, I'd totally do that! I love the split rail fences in black too, against the green grass, just wow! I talked my husband into using black mulch in our front garden, he was skeptical but, sold when we put it down. Made everything pop! Beautiful job on the fence and such a lovely yard.
Thanks for the input and thanks for watching. A few people have mentioned black mulch I will look to see if we can get any here in the UK. Thanks for watching
So pleased to watch this , the dark background really brings out the colours of the plants ! It gives a completely new dimension to your gorgeous garden . Especially superb on a sun drenched area where looking at a lighter coloured fence would be blinding to the eyes . Terrific 🖐🏼❤️
Stunning. Black is an often under rated colour for decorating etc. but as you’ve proven, it’s quite beautiful and becoming more and more popular. Well done, ❤️ it, And you’re exquisite garden. 🤗
Thanks so much for the compliment. I do agree with you I am not a big lover of painting the concrete posts. If I wanted to conceal them I think I would clad them in timber then paint that.
I’m putting in a brand new fence and painting it dark charcoal. Plant material really pops against the dark color. Your garden is absolutely awesome!!! The black fence was a great decision!
I hear you Mark! I loved Andy Sturgeon's show too. My next door neighbours have replaced half their fence panels so we've got half orange, half grey with yellow trellis 😑. Painting it black is my summer job. Congratulations on an amazing garden, you can tell its a real labour of love 👏👏👏
Thank you for the kind words. Yes the Andy Sturgeon garden was fabulous I agree. It sounds like a big project you have ahead but it will be worth the effort :)
I ABSOLUTELY love your painted fence for the reasons you stated. I used to own a custom picture framing store and discovered the beauty of black backgrounds for ANY artwork. It is restful to the eye, allowing the art, or in this case the plantings, to shout out their own colors. So when I installed my privacy fence and many other garden structures I used a semi-transparent waterproofing stain tinted black walnut which starts out black and fades to a very dark brown with grain showing, which mimics the color of tree trunks when they're wet. I prefer the natural look rather than a "hardscaped" look.
I just bought a new home that is black with black door and white stucco. The homes next to mine were another brick but they painted same as mine. Not too happy that 4 by me now look like mine but that shows how great black looks. . After watching this Im going to paint my fence. I guess the neighbors will all do the same...lol Next I hope to make my yard look as good as this...
Sounds like you are a trend setter in your area! I hope the fence makes the garden stand out too. Add in some green plants and it will look great. Thanks for watching 😊
Your garden is gorgeous! The black fence is fabulous and the perfect background for such beautiful landscaping. Black walls do the same for beautiful interiors.
Thanks Elena really appreciate the positive feedback. It’s taken a lot of hard work but we are happy with the results. We have gone dark grey on a few internal walls but not yet tried black! Thanks for watching 😊
I've painted my backyard fence black as well and I simply love it. It does give it a contemporary feel. I bought a 17 litre bucket of latex driveway sealer for like $25 and used that to paint the fence ... and I still have over half of it left. Yes, driveway sealer works just fine and gives the wood a nice texture and additional protection.
Your garden looks great and the fence lovely in black. I've got the wavy fence panels painted in dark brown with lots of tall plants in front. So I didn't have the light grey. Agreed the the panels with the neighbours first. So everyone is happy. Cheers 👍
What a beautiful design choice. Also, I really appreciate the fence posts as they are. You have created some really pleasing contrasts in your garden. I have to say I'm a bit jealous.
My husband saved our piecemeal fence, then painted it a dark grey to hide the imperfections and repairs, and match the deck/pergola on our mid-century home. I hated the look of this fence before but now I love it. It is the nicest colored fence in the neighborhood and looks so sharp. We get compliments all the time. I imagine black would have a similar effect for all the reasons you listed. The garden and house pop.
Never saw a black fence before this I have to say it looks Fantastic!! Thank you for the idea👍 now I'm off to Home Depot to buy some Black paint for my fence😊
I have done a wooden outhouse & the fence black- everyone thought I was bonkers but I am delighted with the effect. Plants are highlighted against it and look brilliant- go for it you will be glad you did. 👏🏼
I meant to say I love the “black” not the “back”. 🙄 We have not had 1” of rain in a 24 hour period since April, 2020. We have to water a lot and work hard to have anything green.
My fence is farrow and ball railings which is a blue black and it look lovely. It makes all the greens etc just pop and it suits my country cottage garden beautifully.
I totally agree with that black paint. It's gives contrast with the plants (greens, yellows, reds, whites), just like what I did with my garden. I used black lava rocks as ground cover which made the yellows looking much more vibrant.
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1. I was not sure that I would like the effect and so in my mind worse case I could change the fence panels, not ideal but this could be done.
2. I have other concrete elements in the garden and when the garden is viewed as a whole the concrete posts pull in the other concrete in the garden giving it a consistant feel.
3. I have seen other concrete posts painted and I am not sure I like the effect. Plus once painted you can never go back to the natural effect (fence panels can easily be replaced).
4. If I painted the posts I would need to paint the concrete gravel boards too and I did not want to create a hugh job!
5. Finally if I was going to change the colour of the posts I think i would clad them with timber to disguise them and paint these black.
The second question has been which stain did I use?
Ans. I used Ronseal Trade Fence Stain in Tudor Black
Hope this helps :)
Did you paint both sides or just your side
That is exactly the question I was going to ask and you’ve already answered it!! 😅
Thank you so much for creating and sharing this video. 🎉
p.s I love your accent - it’s so chilled and calm 😉
@@christinafg1864 thanks so much for this wonderful comment and so pleased I could help. It’s funny because I really don’t like listening to myself but pleased you like the accent ☺️
This video randomly showed up in my feed. My first thought was "No". Now it's, "Babe, we're going to paint the fence black". 🤔🤯😍
Thanks for the feedback, glad its helped :)
Same .
Just done mine for the second time (well, my nice neighbours did it actually). It’s fantastic, especially for small gardens. Do it!
I could have told you it would be stunning. From the time I was a child in the 50s, my father painted our house black. Our neighbors thought he was crazy, until they saw my mother's wisteria, gladiolus, lilacs, Japanese maple, etc. POP from the contrast. He was an artist and truly knew what he was doing. Thank you for posting this, as it's brought back some sweet memories of my childhood home.
Ahh what a lovely story sounds like your father was a real creative ahead of his time, I bet it looked stunning! So pleased to have helped bring back some happy memories and thanks so much for sharing this with me :)
We painted our home black four years ago and it was the best decision. The gardens do look amazing with the black structures.
Thank you for posting this! I've always wanted my house black and for some reason this has given me the permission to do so! We also share the same first name, spelt exactly the same. :)
If its black paint with certain metals mixed in, you're also painting yourself into a Faraday box, AKA EMF Free zone. Don't worry, it's more pleasant than it sounds, 🤠 (it's good for your health)
You can also paint a wire fence black....makes it disappear.
I was at someone’s garden wedding. They had hired a crew with blowtorches to blacken the wood fence a few years before the wedding took place. The charred surface was brushed with oil. The Japanese call this process yakisugi, and apparently it is a time tested way to preserve timber exposed to the elements.
YES ! It chars the surface and it can preserve the wood naturally for 100 years or more. Unless it is severely charred though it can still show a busy wood grain, which would detract from the plant scaping too.
Yes this is a great technique and one for another video I think :) thanks for sharing .
@@kristinebailey6554 Agreed.
Also commonly called shou sugi ban.
@Heloise O'Byrne thanks for this I have never heard this before but I will look into it, not sure it would pass current H&S tests 😂
I have had a black fence for 5 years and it is a stunning backdrop for all plants . Black fence paint is the future
I did my deck in black charcoal last fall. Was very happy with it.
I agree we love it thanks for the feedback.
Sounds great it really makes a garden look impressive when contrasted with green foliage.
I thought my daughters idea to paint her garden fence black was not a good idea, i was wrong it looks great.
Same. Painted mine black 8 years ago. Wanted no attention brought to it.
I have been painting my fences black for about 10 years now, I was really nervous the first time, but love them now. I also used black masonry paint on the fence posts so they blend in
Yes we are really pleased with the effect too and I was slightly nervous but we love it now. Personally I have left the concrete posts because we have other concrete elements in the garden so feel it looks in keeping. Thanks for the comment.
I like that you left the posts themselves that weathered gray, it frames the panels and makes your garden look even more like a painting.
Thanks Kristine I think so too :)
Yep, “I see a gray fence and I want it painted black.” Obviously not the Stones. But I DO have a gray fence that I now want to paint black. Thank you so much!
Glad this has helped your decision and thanks for watching
Now I'm singing in me head... Lol...🎶
@@junebugg8212 me too 😂
Wow what a beautiful garden 😍😍
I absolutely love the black fence didn't think I would, but love it looks amazing 👍😍🥰
Thanks so much Denise for your kind words. Glad you like it too, we still love it now it has made a huge difference to our garden.
Wow I never would have thought! Looks amazing I think I will do this, thanks. It's like the Stones song "I see a wood-en fence and want to paint it black "
Glad its helped and thanks for watching :)
I have a small postage stamp sized garden, to make the garden look bigger I painted all the fences black in 1997. The colour contrasts of the black backdrop and my Rose's, Hydrangeas, Fuschias etc blooms and foliage is very pleasing to the eye.
Sounds fabulous :)
I was thinking of painting ours very dark grey but Black looks so much better..Your Garden is Beautiful btw..😊
Thank you and glad its helped
Hi Mark, before complementing the fence, I must say, your gardens are simply amazing. From what I can see you have an extraordinary variety of plantings and I love the different rooms you've created. I love love the black stained fencing. It showcases the greenery and florals so naturally. Your instincts are spot on
I hope you enjoy your new environment. Hello from Connecticut USA🌷🌷🌷
Thanks for the kind comments and so pleased you like the garden. Its been a lot of hard work.
Black always shrinks into the background. However by leaving the posts, they have come into the foreground. Your concrete posts have become a feature.
Personally I have left the concrete posts because we have other concrete elements in the garden so feel it looks in keeping and brings all the features together. Thanks for the comment.
I personally rather like how it has made the posts a feature. It gives a rather architectural, modern feel. And with more concrete in the garden it will tie right in indeed.
I like the contrasts between the posts, fence and plants.
You definitely made the right decision. The absence of color definitely creates wonderful contrast of textures and colors.
Thank you for the input and pleased you like it.
Moved house during lockdown and just completed painting the fencing, that borders on all sides around our new garden, in black (Ronseal 'Blackbird'). It has taken a lot of tins as the existing fencing is lap panelled, rough and very parched, but it now looks absolutely stunning. The only issue is the messy wild doves with their own very contrasting ideas on how the fences should be coloured. Still the new trees and climbers will look fantastic against the fences come the summer.
Sounds like you had a big project on. Yes we do have occasional bird issues which is not ideal!
Ours have been black these last 12 months and we’ve never regretted it. It makes everything look fab-u-Lous! I’ve also only got black, terracotta and silver metal pots. There’s also weathered wood raised bed and some stone. Trés chic!
This sounds amazing, great compliment of colours and tones going on there from the sounds of it. Thanks for the comment :)
WOW!!!! I never would have thought about painting my fence black! You are on to something, my friend. Well done! 👍🏼🙂
Thanks Jackie. Its a designer tip I picked up from visiting the many garden shows. A great complimentary colour to the green plants.
Hi I like the black, the contrast, and the shadows add great interest I also love a dark steel or blue gray behind the green plants in a hot climate because to me its a colour combination of the storm clouds, rain, and green healthy plants.
Glad you like it and thanks for the feedback
I'm glad that you're promoting dark, almost black, paint for exterior use. I think it's an easy way to sophisticate the look of any structure (fence, garage, shed, house, trellis). In fact, "the worse the architecture, the darker the paint" almost always works! Darker paint on Modernist houses or Craftsman are flattering, as both styles were meant to blend into their settings. Even the Victorian houses often used up deep rich organic colors to add a complex look that highlighted the body of the house, the window frame, and window sash. Deep olive, umber, Sienna reds were common. Lighter colors and pastels are usually unsuccessful and don't allow the house to set gently into it's environment.
Thanks for the input Harper and thanks for watching.
It has a Zen feel. I love it!
Yes its a Japanese trick too, very Zen thanks for watching
I would have painted the posts as well.
I have left the concrete posts because we have other concrete elements in the garden so feel it brings the garden together. I might change them though!
@@Lizwindsor hi Derek it all personal taste but the concrete works in my garden. That’s not to say that in time I might look to cover the posts I do think it’s a very valid point that a few have made. Thanks for watching :)
Leaving the support posts gray was a really nice design accent. Beautiful effect.
Thanks so much! I really like it too but there have been a few people who suggest I paint them but I am happy with them as they are.
It is stunning.♥️ The Black is beautiful and I would not have thought of it. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so pleased you got some inspiration from it :)
A man after my own heart; I love black backgrounds in a garden for really showing off green to it's best advantage.
Thanks Sally glad you liked the video. Black is a great colour to complement the green in the garden.
Excellent Video Mark - the black is beautiful against the plants !! Brilliant!
Thanks Jay, very kind. I am a little blown away with all the views and kind comments. Its given me the motivation to do more. :)
Your yard is absolutely stunning! I love the dramatic black fence, it actually recedes and the plants all POP!! Beautiful!!!
Thanks so much
Black pops green incredibly and this looks beautiful. Your entire garden from what is being shown is unbelievably gorgeous!!!!
Thank you
I went into a florist and they had black and dark aubergine walls and the plants and flowers...really stood out...very clever and effective
Yes I have seen this used in florist shops too
My first thought was no. But was very pleased with your results.
I was worried when I started I have to be honest but it did work really well.
I would never have thought of painting/or staining a privacy fence Black, but I really
like it. Or at least I can say I really like it in your yard. Awesome. GOD blessings.
Thanks so much and thanks for watching :)
I have 300ft of back fence and I accidentally painted it black a few years ago. LOVE IT. Shows of plantings beautifully and looks really nice even in winter.
Its lucky you like it :) I love mine too!
Thank you. This has REALLY helped me make my decision on fence colour!! Black looks great!
Thanks so much for the feedback. It makes creating these videos so worthwhile. :)
You're a lucky man, that beautiful garden would last about 2 days in an Australian summer - unless you could afford the water rates...
Always a problem, nice weather and no garden or all the rain we get in the UK and lush green gardens! I have though seen some beautiful designs that use plants suited to dry hot conditions. Thanks for watching :)
Wish I had the talent to creat a garden like that, but it gets too hot here in Oklahoma to water it all anyway.
@@janicesullivan8942 Can you use native plants that are better suited to the conditions and don't need much watering?
@@BooksMusicMe17
Yes I do try to use those plants that tolerate direct sunlight, and are drought tolerant, I did that when we lived in Arizona too. My emphasis is that I don’t have a green thumb to have such an elaborate garden, nor the space in my yard, any greenery I have is confined to a very small space in front of the house.
I garden in the central valley of California, where the temperature gets above 100°F (38°C) about 20 days in the summer. The infra-red
radiating off my unpainted redwood fence kills plants. Painting them black would make it worse. The coast of Oregon and Washington states
would be more suitable for black fences.
I like to aquascape aquariums with aquatic plants and having a black background always makes the plants and fish pop and makes it appear to have no boundaries as well. So this makes sense that it would work on gardens too! Great video!
Thanks for the input and thanks for watching.
I love it . Been debating to paint my fence black , now I am going to paint it . Thanks for sharing
Glad its helped :)
I got two clients to paint their houses black. One with white trim. They’re stunning I’m a genius.
they sound great
I saw a [larger] garden shed painted black with a white tin roof.....adorable!
i want to paint my room black now.
You’ve made my mind up!! Btw your garden is absolutely stunning 😍
Thanks so much Laura, you won’t regret it we love ours now 👍🏻
Btw, so are you Laura 😍😘
You really are a skilled gardener, love the entire garden and the small details that catch the eye! Would never have thought a black background would bring out the greens and ever the dark blue of the aquilegia so beautifully, must try black in my garden too. Thanks for this inspiring video
Thanks for watching and the lovely comments.
What a big difference! Yes, the beauty of the plants really stands out. And that your wooden fence is now made to last longer coated & protected.
Thank you
I like it. I would have painted the fence posts too because my eye tends to go to them being a different colour than the black. But perhaps that might be too much black. Either way, well done!
Hi thanks for the feedback and I did consider trying to cover the fence posts. In my garden though I have other concrete elements so the overall effect works well.
Roll on the good weather, oh and the black paint, see what you've started
the sun is shining today I imagine fences changing colour to black in gardens across the country :)
Wow I think that looks great. Very modern. It really does make the fence so much less noticeable
Thank you, glad you like it.
Yes absolutely I painted my fence black and I love it......wish I had done it sooner.
Yes me too I deliberated about it for ages but it was one benefit of lockdown... i had the time to finally do it :)
This has just made my mind up! LOVE IT! Thank you 😊
Claire Marshall thanks Claire so pleased to hear this has helped 😊
1 was too scared to go jet black so I made mine into a watercolour by diluting it. It came out a soft black which looks amazing! Like you I wanted to get rid of the “painted wood” which everyone here in New Zealand paints in ghastly colours😁 great video!😁👍🏼
Ahh NZ I have relatives in Auckland and I remember visiting as a child and the vivid colours do stick in my mind. Pleased your fence project turned out well it sounds like a great idea to dilute it. :)
@@SpencerCollection Auckland has changed a lot! But I’m in the country so the weird colors still abound. I love the photo you have for you UA-cam, it shows how brilliant the black is with green . I thought I was so clever but it seems like I’m not the only one who has brilliant taste😁
@@marionannmacredie Thank you :)
Outstanding garden, Mate! I was wavering myself, but after seeing this, my mind is settled. Many thanks!
Thanks for the kind feedback and so pleased it’s helped. Thanks for watching 😊
I would never have thought of it, but it looks very good.
Thanks
That is absolutely beautiful!
Thank you thats very kind
I used black barn paint. It’s a bit more pricey but one coat is enough and gives a lovely finish. You can also paint the concrete posts with it too
This only needed one coat but looking at it now it might need a refresh this year I will see if we can get barn paint in the UK. Thanks for the comment.
@@SpencerCollection I bought it off Amazon I found black fence paint washed off too easily after a couple of winters
@@omygod9062 Thanks so much for this I will take a look this weekend.
@@SpencerCollection I got Tektor Matt black...I used 5 litres for one coat on 4.5 fence panels plus posts....it will last longer as it has acrylic in it.
@@SpencerCollection It is available on Amazon UK; “TekTor Barn Paint, Professional Paint for Timber Barns, Masonry, Stables, Sheds, (Anti-fungal Agents)”, currently £42 for 2.5lt, £65 for 5lt
Looks outstandingly good ! Never , ever, ever, would I have thought of this ! It’s fabulous !!! TFS 🍀
You are so welcome, really pleased you liked it :)
I'm not even into gardening but your landscape and plants are well designed meticulously kept. That aspect of a black backround also added depth and sharpness to the look.
Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching
Beautiful
Thank you and thanks for taking the time to comment :)
YES! YES! YES!
wow that all sounds incredible, glad you liked the video :)
Thank you for your very inspiring video! I’m now getting my fence panels painted black! Your garden is stunning ❤️
Thank you for your kind feedback, so glad the video helped 😊💚
Was really questioning this decision until I saw the results! Looks great!
Thank you glad you liked it :)
Would love to see what ur house looks like with black fence.
Its just a red brick house and it works well with the black fence. Thanks for watching.
Job for this year! Looks so good
Thanks JC you won’t regret it, gives a great back drop for the garden 👍🏻
Back in the day my Gramps used like a dark oil it was gorgeous the flowers and plants popped.
Thanks for the feedback, I agree with your Gramps the effect is great 👍🏻
I always make sure to mulch with compost. Nice black rich pre-soil. It resolves a multitude of issues; looks amazing!
yes me too. Thanks for watching :)
Wow! That looks amazing! Your garden just pops and it’s so beautiful 🤩. I live in AZ and the fences are concrete blocks with excessive sun exposure and the green plants don’t do so well. I was wondering would you recommend painting the masonry black? And how would that play behind water drought plants and cacti?
I would imagine if you painted the concrete block black they would get hotter and keep the heat which might not be great for the plants. I guess each situation is different so hard to comment. Thanks for watching.
Hi Mark, a black backdrop really makes foliage pop, but I'd paint your posts too, so it looks seamless.
Thanks for watching. This has been a common response and there were a few reasons why I didn't and haven't. 1. I was not sure that I would like the effect and so in my mind worse case I could change the fence panels, not ideal but this could be done. 2. I have other concrete elements in the garden and when the garden is viewed as a whole the concrete posts pull in the other concrete in the garden making it have a consistant feel. 3. I have seen other concrete posts painted and I am not sure I like the effect. Plus once painted you can never go back to the natural effect. 4. If I painted the posts I would need to paint the concrete gravel boards too and I did not want to create a hugh job! Finally if iIwas going to change the colour of the posts I think i would clad them with timber to discuise them and paint these black. Hope this helps and sorry for the long reply :)
Never, ever thought of a black fence. Gorgeous.
Thanks for the comment and so pleased its inspired you :)
If I had a fence, I'd totally do that! I love the split rail fences in black too, against the green grass, just wow! I talked my husband into using black mulch in our front garden, he was skeptical but, sold when we put it down. Made everything pop! Beautiful job on the fence and such a lovely yard.
Thanks for the input and thanks for watching. A few people have mentioned black mulch I will look to see if we can get any here in the UK. Thanks for watching
Looks great 👍 Pan out the camera more to see the whole view would be wonderful 😇
Ok next time
So pleased to watch this , the dark background really brings out the colours of the plants ! It gives a completely new dimension to your gorgeous garden . Especially superb on a sun drenched area where looking at a lighter coloured fence would be blinding to the eyes . Terrific 🖐🏼❤️
Thanks so much 😊 pleased you liked it and the finished effect.
I want to do ours black but alittle worried that it will seep through to the neighbours, have you any advise, as its an older fence
Stunning. Black is an often under rated colour for decorating etc. but as you’ve proven, it’s quite beautiful and becoming more and more popular. Well done, ❤️ it, And you’re exquisite garden. 🤗
Thanks so much for the feedback and thanks for watching :)
Wow! The black looks gorgeous behind the beautiful foliage.
Thank you we love it too :)
I chose black for our fence two years ago. I adore it!
Yes I still love mine thanks for watching
Wow! Gorgeous garden and the black fence looks amazing. I like the cement posts left natural.
Thanks so much for the compliment. I do agree with you I am not a big lover of painting the concrete posts. If I wanted to conceal them I think I would clad them in timber then paint that.
I’m putting in a brand new fence and painting it dark charcoal. Plant material really pops against the dark color. Your garden is absolutely awesome!!! The black fence was a great decision!
Thanks for the lovely comment. The dark fence really does lift the planting and make them pop I do agree 😊
I love this video I bought tudor black but was in 2 minds with to paint my garden but now you have helped me to make up my mind 😍
So pleased it has helped, it makes creating the videos worthwhile. Thanks for the feedback 😊
I hear you Mark! I loved Andy Sturgeon's show too. My next door neighbours have replaced half their fence panels so we've got half orange, half grey with yellow trellis 😑. Painting it black is my summer job. Congratulations on an amazing garden, you can tell its a real labour of love 👏👏👏
Thank you for the kind words. Yes the Andy Sturgeon garden was fabulous I agree. It sounds like a big project you have ahead but it will be worth the effort :)
I ABSOLUTELY love your painted fence for the reasons you stated. I used to own a custom picture framing store and discovered the beauty of black backgrounds for ANY artwork. It is restful to the eye, allowing the art, or in this case the plantings, to shout out their own colors. So when I installed my privacy fence and many other garden structures I used a semi-transparent waterproofing stain tinted black walnut which starts out black and fades to a very dark brown with grain showing, which mimics the color of tree trunks when they're wet. I prefer the natural look rather than a "hardscaped" look.
Thanks for the input and pleased you liked the effect :)
I just bought a new home that is black with black door and white stucco. The homes next to mine were another brick but they painted same as mine. Not too happy that 4 by me now look like mine but that shows how great black looks. . After watching this Im going to paint my fence. I guess the neighbors will all do the same...lol Next I hope to make my yard look as good as this...
Sounds like you are a trend setter in your area! I hope the fence makes the garden stand out too. Add in some green plants and it will look great. Thanks for watching 😊
Most beautiful yard and fence I've ever seen. 👀 Spectacular! 🎆
Thank you very much!
Definitely love the dancing shadows!
yes thats one of the best parts!
Your garden is gorgeous! The black fence is fabulous and the perfect background for such beautiful landscaping. Black walls do the same for beautiful interiors.
Thanks Elena really appreciate the positive feedback. It’s taken a lot of hard work but we are happy with the results. We have gone dark grey on a few internal walls but not yet tried black! Thanks for watching 😊
I've painted my backyard fence black as well and I simply love it. It does give it a contemporary feel. I bought a 17 litre bucket of latex driveway sealer for like $25 and used that to paint the fence ... and I still have over half of it left. Yes, driveway sealer works just fine and gives the wood a nice texture and additional protection.
Thanks for the input never thought of using driveway sealer. Thanks for watching
Woah! That looks so much better! I'm tucking this away for my future fence build...🖤🖤🖤
Thanks for the positive comment June and glad you liked it. Good luck with the project 😊
Your garden looks great and the fence lovely in black. I've got the wavy fence panels painted in dark brown with lots of tall plants in front. So I didn't have the light grey. Agreed the the panels with the neighbours first. So everyone is happy. Cheers 👍
good work always best to keep on good terms with the neighbours
What a beautiful design choice. Also, I really appreciate the fence posts as they are. You have created some really pleasing contrasts in your garden. I have to say I'm a bit jealous.
Thank you very much! glad you liked it :)
Beautiful and great look. Planning to stain a deck black and you’ve convinced me it will be a great look. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Wanda so pleased you like it and good luck with the decking project I am sure it will look amazing. :)
My husband saved our piecemeal fence, then painted it a dark grey to hide the imperfections and repairs, and match the deck/pergola on our mid-century home. I hated the look of this fence before but now I love it. It is the nicest colored fence in the neighborhood and looks so sharp. We get compliments all the time. I imagine black would have a similar effect for all the reasons you listed. The garden and house pop.
Sound like your husban has a good eye for detail too. It sounds gorgeous, thanks for watching and the comments.
Great information. Thank you. I was looking for ideas. Happy gardening. Looks amazing.
So pleased it has helped 😊
Beautiful garden!! Black is classic, like the little black dress, good choice.
Thank you so pleased you like it :)
I painted mine a drab green. It made my back yard look bigger. Great pics from the flower shows. Wowed
Great and so pleased you liked it.
The black looks great!
Thank you
Altho i did not see aanything wrong with the natural look of your old fence but now i see how lovely the new fence looks.
No the natural look was good which is why it took me a while to go for the decision. Thanks for watching
Never saw a black fence before this I have to say it looks Fantastic!! Thank you for the idea👍 now I'm off to Home Depot to buy some Black paint for my fence😊
So pleased I have inspired you good luck with the project :)
Have to agree! The previous fence just looked unfinished. Black was a stunning solution!
Thanks David
I think black was an excellent choice! Many people are afraid of black but I think it’s such a clean and elegant color for a lot of things
Thank you glad you liked it :)
I have done a wooden outhouse & the fence black- everyone thought I was bonkers but I am delighted with the effect. Plants are highlighted against it and look brilliant- go for it you will be glad you did. 👏🏼
Thanks I have done it and I am really pleased :)
Beautiful yard!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
This is a fabulous solution! It looks beautiful
Thank you! 😊
I love the back!! Your garden is beautiful! I don’t think I could ever grow a garden like that in west Texas! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much, Not too familiar with the climate there but no I think some of the plants would struggle :) thanks for watching.
I meant to say I love the “black” not the “back”. 🙄 We have not had 1” of rain in a 24 hour period since April, 2020. We have to water a lot and work hard to have anything green.
My fence is farrow and ball railings which is a blue black and it look lovely. It makes all the greens etc just pop and it suits my country cottage garden beautifully.
Sounds amazing, I love the dark colours in the garden.
I'm sold, this black background looks awesome.
Great glad you like it
You have a very beautiful yard. That was a great idea. The fence looked great. I enjoyed this video. Take care
Thank you very much!
I totally agree with that black paint. It's gives contrast with the plants (greens, yellows, reds, whites), just like what I did with my garden. I used black lava rocks as ground cover which made the yellows looking much more vibrant.
Sounds stunning