fencing
noun
fenc·ing
ˈfen(t)-siŋ 
1
: the art or practice of attack and defense with the foil, épée, or saber
2
a(1)
(2)
: the fences of a property or region
b
: material used for building fences
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Designers are now layering materials — combining sections of horizontal cedar fencing with tall, dense plantings like arborvitae or ornamental grasses—to create softer, more organic privacy screens.
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Rosehill Gardens, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
The original stables, fencing, and outbuildings were removed in 2024.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Under the rules of a conservation district, any proposal for new construction would require that the design of the home reflect similar styles and account for lot coverage, fencing, materials and window placement and scale.
—Kamal Morgan
february 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
In addition to being useful for fencing, chicken wire can also be used to create an effective cage barrier for crops.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
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Rosehill Gardens, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
The original stables, fencing, and outbuildings were removed in 2024.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Under the rules of a conservation district, any proposal for new construction would require that the design of the home reflect similar styles and account for lot coverage, fencing, materials and window placement and scale.
—Kamal Morgan
february 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
In addition to being useful for fencing, chicken wire can also be used to create an effective cage barrier for crops.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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