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.

While wooden horizontal fences are very popular ... Turn the traditional white picket fence on its side. This is an understated way to make your house and yard stand out while still sticking ...

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 ...