There are a range of ideas from formal garden design that can be adapted to creating a living boundary. Try growing and pruning a hedge around a metal fence, as photographed above, to get the look.

Fences play different roles in our lives. Whether made of wood, brick, or chainlink, a fence keeps nosey neighbors out of our business, masks the sounds of a busy street, and offers pets and ...

Owners of corner lots stand to benefit most from the changes, which are headed for a second reading this week.