In Colonial times, a mixture of lime and water protected the wood pickets and gave the fences their traditional white color. Getty Images Blame the Cold War for doing in the picket fence.

From tongue-and-groove wood-effect privacy fences to white picket, or lattice panels, there are modern and traditional versions of each style, with numerous colors on offer too. Some vinyl fences ...

From cedar privacy fences to rows of dense greenery, these expert-approved fence trends for 2025 go far beyond the idyllic ...