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Each wrought iron fence section has three hoops and also three stakes that go down into the ground 9″-10″ deep.  The fence panels have an open hole on each end where they interlock to the next section.  At every intersection you can angle or curve a bit or even stair-step up or down.  The 1.5″ square steel post can be set 24″ deep at the gateways, corners, and end points.  Since the fencing stakes itself you can make long runs of fencing very sturdy without setting a post every few feet.  Once you get your first section in, the next will interlock and you can just work your way down the line.  As long as you have a post at every stopping point the fence is very sturdy.

My littler brother, Tommy, is always getting into some kind of trouble. Last week it was the kitchen sink; he dropped his Yoda action figure down the garbage disposal and then panicked. He knew that if anyone was to flip the switch, his prized Star Wars character would be ground up into un-repairable bits. He knew he was in a time crunch to rescue Yoda before mom found out her sink was clogged, and when he springs into to action spurred by frenzy, the result is always negative.

 He started by cramming a long wooden spoon down the sink in an attempt to pry out his action figure. No such luck; it only got worse when the spoon got stuck. He then filled the sink with dish soap thinking he could send both logged items into a slip-and-slide  course and that only resulted in a soapy bubble filled kitchen and an angry mom.

Today he left the garden fence wide open and let all kinds of wildlife – rabbits, deer, raccoons and possums – into our vegetable garden – well, it was a vegetable garden. There aren’t many veggies to speak of anymore. Bummer!

When you begin to plan a large project like installing fencing around your home it can be overwhelming.  So many things to figure out…  how much fence? what will it cost? get it delivered and shipping costs? do I need a contractor?

We can help you with all of these questions.

We can figure an estimate  for you but if you would like to send us a diagram of your project we can figure an exact quote.  Our interlocking wrought iron fence does install very easily so you will not need to hire a contractor.  Many applications don’t need any permanent posts.  The steel fence sections are sold with stakes that connect each section to the next and anchor down into the soil about 9″-10″.  The picture below shows a section hanging on the wall so you can see the extended stakes that anchor every 14.5″ throughout the run.  Our fencing is solid steel so it will not rust away.

Our historical wrought iron connecting fence panels are an easy, economical and attractive solution to enclose your yard.

Our solid steel fencing is what we sell the most of because it is very easy to work with. Many applications will not require any posts. Each section of fence has 4 stakes that extend down into the soil so the fencing will stake itself. After placing the first section in place you can hammer the stakes into the soil with a board on the top of the finial to cushion the blow. The next section will interlock or connect  then you work your way down your row of fencing. Wrought iron fencing is a great product and will last for generations.

If you would like to take some measurements of your fencing needs we can figure an exact quote. We will just need to know the length of each side and location of any gates. A drawing or diagram can be helpful as well. We can make several custom cut and sizes so we should be able to fit our sections to your fencing project.

If you are wanting to add fencing to your home do consider wrought iron fence. A Rustic Garden carries welded steel fencing that is made by hand in a machine shop in middle Illinois. This great product is easy to install and will last a lifetime and available in 3ft, 4ft and 5ft heights.

The best part is “THE LOOK”. Fashioned from the antique  fence that dates to the early 1900’s. The hoop and spear design is as popular today as it was 100 years ago.

My niece was moving and needed to put her dog in a safe place for a couple days during all the confusion. In just 15 minutes they set up this wrought iron fencing for their dog. We carry rod iron fence in 3′, 4′ and 5′ tall sections that just pushes into the ground. This style is 4′ tall and we have 3 different gates to coordinate with each height and fit your needs.

This fencing is so versatile that it can be moved as your garden changes over time. The investment now will always be a good one.