Outdoor sanctuary

An easy approach to enhance and coordinate any backyard environment involves inserting all-natural fencing and gates.

"It's surprising how a subtle addition like architecturallyinspired fencing or an interesting gate entrance really pulls a backyard together," says Peter Lang, general manager of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association. "Both components give backyards some classical character, thus smartly blending the backyard environs with the home's architectural tone - for better overall balance."

Cedar fences have been adding character, balance and elegance to outdoor spaces for years. These beautiful structures age beautifully, and provide a synchronized blend of natural surroundings with all-natural architectural materials.

Also, a gate entrance is a crucial part of the backyard design and how it works with the home's overall flow. For instance, a rounded gate door entrance blends nicely with exterior home windows of similar shape. That type of cohesiveness really creates a harmonious blend and transforms the fencing into a part of the home's overall look and feel.

More information about cedar fences and gates is available toll-free at 1-866-778-9096 or online at www.wrcla.org.

- News Canada