We knew when we bought our house last fall we would need to install a fence for Miss Lucy, and although it took us a few weeks to figure out exactly what kind of fence we wanted, in the end we went with a 4′ picket fence. And I’m so glad we did. Now we will be tranforming this into a House With the White Picket Fence
After we installed the fence, we were both 100% sure we had chosen the right fence for the house. The only thing we couldn’t decided on was whether to stain the fence white or keep it natural and let the wood fade to a nice weathered grey color.
Actually that’s a lie. I totally wanted a white fence {I KNEW a white fence was what this little house needed} it was the HH who thought we should just leave it natural {probably because he thought he’d have to do the staining}. 🙂 Husbands, they’re funny that way.
And so yesterday, I started staining the fence.
And what do you know…. even though I only have a tiny section done, I think the fence looks a million times better already. White houses and white picket fences, they just go together, don’t you think?’
Successful Transformation into House With the White Picket Fence
I don’t know how long it will take me to stain the entire thing, but I feel like the backyard is starting to come together and it’s pretty exciting. 🙂 At this rate, in just a few more months, the entire yard will be done and the project list will be whittled down to nothing. An entire fall and winter season free of house projects, how nice would that be?
Sunny skies and warm weather are in the forecast for this weekend and I couldn’t be happier.
Have a great weekend everyone,
~Mavis
P.S. I spotted these flowers growing in a yard a few houses down from ours. Anyone know what they are? I think they would be beautiful as a mass planting in my flower beds.
CG says
Lovely. For the flower, I couldn’t see it too well but my first thought was dianthus or type of phlox. Take care
Meg C says
I agree! My first thought was dianthus & but the flowers look like phlox. I think it’s too early for dianthus to bloom where you live so leaning toward phlox.
Katherine says
It looks like there is a dianthus planted next to the creeping phlox. Creeping phlox is nice and it blooms in spring.
A good alternative would be creeping thyme.
Jill t says
Definitely creeping phlox
Kim says
Love, love, LOVE the white picket fence! Absolutely charming.
Michelle says
It looks like creeping phlox.
Diana says
Agreed. I have them in my yard.
Diane says
I agree. They have a pretty long bloom for me, almost 6 weeks.
Cathy says
The fence definitely looks better white! And the flowers look like Phlox.
Megan C. says
creeping or mounding phlox- I just planted it in my own garden beds!
Donna says
The flower I believe is Phlox.
Kari says
Possibly dianthus “pinks”
Amy says
I agree they look like dianthus pinks. I have both creeping phlox and dianthus blooming in my yard right now.
Peggy says
Creeping phlox. Early spring/spring bloomer.
Jill A says
Very pretty. The flower looks like Creeping Phlox
Geunita Ringold says
I say dianthus because of the spiky leaves. I have those in my yard.
Cindy Howard says
I agree dianthus “pinks”. Phlox foliage isn’t spiky and the flowers are more of a mound.
Lynne says
You? Without projects? That’s funny!!
Katie says
White, definitely white. Our house is almost a year old and we really need to stain the fence. I don’t care for natural wood that’s faded to a yucky gray.
Lisa R says
The flower is creeping phlox. I planted them in my yard when living in Massachusetts. They come in a variety of pinks, purples whites they are very pretty and spread. The blooms last 3-4 weeks. The fence looks lovely in white.
Nadia says
It looks lovely. Did I miss a blog with your finished kitchen pictures? I thought I read that you would show us this week. You inspire me to home projects, so off I go to switch things up in my home. Have a great weekend.
Nancy says
Totally like the fence white!! Looks great
Husbands should always listen to their wives
I tell mine that all the time and he usually admits it in the end!!
Em says
I did not realize stain was available in white.
I’m also considering a fence for my dogs and will be thinking about one like yours!
Thanks for sharing!
Mary Lou says
I have not seen white stain either
Mable says
I ordinarily like natural wood above all else, but I have to say the fence looks better white.a
judy says
Hi Mavis, I believe those would be creeping phlox. They come in a variety of colors. Have a great weekend.
Gigi says
That is phlox! I love the fence.
Alison R says
The flowers look like what we call “pinks” here, they are a dianthus. There are many, many forms of dianthus. Some bloom earlier than others and they come in many shades from pale pink to a fuschia shade. I live in Coastal GA in garden zone 8b.
Molly Jo says
as stated the flowers are creeping phlox and they come in three colors (pink purple and white). I have them all in my yard and they do spread and creep! I have to give them “hair cuts” all the time.
Love the white fence, perfect with your home.
Lenka says
It seems to me more like pink lobelia because of its foliage. Pretty good job with the fence. You have gold hands.
SUZANNE QUALLS says
Hi Mavis,
I have to tell you that I would have been really disappointed if you had not painted the fence white. It loks absolutely beautiful.
Everybody else says that the flowers are creeping phlox, but it looks like vinca to me. Why don’t you knock on the neighbors door, introduce yourself, and ask what the flower is? AND make a new friend in the bargain.
Please let us all know when you find out what the flower is? OK?
Candice says
That flower is definitely phlox. I have planted it all over my yard. It likes full sun, but I have it planted in partial sun, too. I have white, light and dark pink, and lavender plants.