Feather edge fence uneven on slope

last year

My perfectionism is eating me again. Had a friend (decent handyman), put together this feather edge fence for me in my sloping back garden. However, it’s curves a bit with the lay of the land, and isn’t at a straight angle. Is this acceptable to all my Houzz friends out there, or is it feasible (or worth it), to make it straight? Thoughts much appreciated!

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last year

Mark out the top into straight sections with a string line and cut with a circular saw or jigsaw (steady hand required) and then put on coping rail.

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Owen Train
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User
last year
As it follows the lay of the land, I would consider it acceptable. Will it have capping rails? Here is mine
Owen Train
Original Author
last year
It doesn’t have capping rails no. This is something I considered, but I think it’s too uneven to get the capping rail straight?
Owen Train
Original Author
last year
I mean, without gaps
Sonia
last year
Normally a fence is stepped where the land is sloping, so the top is always straight, but I like it’s rustic vibe. If you are planning to add more planting it will distract the eye.
User
last year
My fence is on sloping ground, but it is quite a gentle slope. The fence would be stepped if it was panels, but closeboard fencing is built on site.
Sue S
last year
It's fine. Will look better when you have plants in front of it. It's just very new and raw at the moment so that is all you see.
Owen Train
Original Author
last year
AGI landscapes - so I run a string all the way from top to bottom of fence? I think like the others say, it looks ok, I just get a bit perfectionist about stuff
Owen Train
Original Author
last year
Is there a capping that would be deep enough to cover the whole top of the fence all the way up without the need to cut?
Owen Train
Original Author
last year
Ooooorrrrr. Any ideas what to plant against the fence? I removed some old ferns as I found them a bit old school. I also want to keep as much lawn space as poss. Some kind of creepers? Or plants that won’t get too bushy and take up half the lawn?
User
last year
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Sonia
last year
Ferns are very on trend, don’t you know! Seriously though, I think planting some climbers may be the way to go. Most climbers need support, such as trellis, wires or tied to a nail on the fence. Climbers that don’t need support are ivy, Virginia creeper (both very vigorous) and Climbing Hydrangea who will cling to the fence. Climbers that will need support are Climbing Roses, Honeysuckle, Star Jasmine and Clematis Montana (vigorous). Another idea is plant some small trees along the fence, assuming there are no paths or buildings nearby. Things like Sorbus (Mountain Ash), Fruit trees (figs, apples, cherries etc) and Dwarf Ornamental Cherries. They create lovely shade and are easy to upkeep.
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AGI Landscapes
last year
Divide the fence into equal sections, maybe 5, so the angle changes as the slope changes. This way you won't have any low areas the neighbours can look over.