free standing picket fence

Sizes vary by style. Typical examples range from about 18 to 49 inches in height and roughly 22 to 48.5 inches in width.

They’re commonly used as decorative garden borders and to protect beds or walkways. They can also provide privacy or concealment for items like AC units, trash bins, or pool equipment, and can be used to contain pets indoors or outdoors.

Common durability features include powder-coated or rust-resistant iron, waterproof or all-weather PVC/PP plastics, and galvanized metal stakes to resist corrosion.

Many privacy panels can be arranged in straight lines or in right/left angles (L-shapes). Some panels connect with hooks for longer borders, and folding panels allow freestanding gate-style layouts.

Portability varies by product: some wood folding gates are lightweight and fold compactly for storage and transport, while small metal garden panels can be very light (about 1.5 lb per panel).