Picket Fences — Magnolia, TX
Picket Fences
Classic front-yard and garden fencing that defines the space without closing it off.
What it looks like
A picket fence is a short fence with evenly spaced vertical pickets, usually three to four feet tall. It marks the edge of a yard, frames a garden or walkway, and keeps small pets and kids close without blocking the view of the house.
Picket tops can be flat, pointed, dog-eared, or scalloped, and the spacing can be tight or open. A matching walk gate finishes the look.
- Privacy level: Low privacy
- Typical height: 3–4 ft typical
Materials it's built in
Ornamental Steel & Aluminum
Metal picket fencing for a cleaner, more formal look.
Ornamental Steel & Aluminum →Acreage or subdivision lot?
On acreage
On acreage, a picket fence is usually a finishing touch near the house — around a front yard, garden, or entry — rather than a boundary fence.
On subdivision lots
On subdivision lots, picket fencing is mostly used in front yards and garden areas. Front-yard fences are the ones HOAs are most likely to restrict, so if your property has HOA or deed restrictions, check with your board first.
Good to know
- Shorter fences mean lighter posts, but posts still need to be set for our soils.
- Spacing can be tightened for small dogs.
- We request Texas 811 utility locates before any digging.
- A matching gate and hardware make a big difference in how finished it looks.
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Like this style for your property?
Call or text (281) 292-1897, or book a free estimate and we'll show you how it would look on your lot.