How to Give a Wooden Fence a Tropical Look

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Spend a day or so out scouting around for some really neat things to hang on your fence; and while you are out

   Keep in mind that you have plenty of time to work on this project.
   
   Just like that old saying that "Rome wasn't built in a day," a project such as this may take time.
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   Step 2: stop by Home Depot or a similar store to pick up some tiki torches.

   , You can judge the distance in between. ,, Surround the pool with plants if it is an above-ground pool. ,,,, Continue on, letting the look blossom.
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   Step 3: Start decorating your fence as soon as you have at least one item... start near the end

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   Step 4: but not directly on the end: Leave a space of three to four feet.

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   Step 5: As you begin to hang additional items

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   Step 6: space them at least five feet apart.

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   Step 7: Continue spacing the items around the fence

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   Step 8: approximately five feet apart

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   Step 9: until completed.

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    Step 10: The plants should mainly be planted near the fence area and pool

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    Step 11: depending on whether you have a pool

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    Step 12: and whether it is above ground or an in-ground pool.

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    Step 13: The Pink Flamingos need to be in the plant area

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    Step 14: along with any other neat items that you may have found...be creative.

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    Step 15: This is a project that you can long enjoy

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    Step 16: for you can always hunt for new items to add to your look of a Tropical place.

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    Step 17: Place the tiki torches around in the yard

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    Step 18: near the fence

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    Step 19: but not right up against it.

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    Step 20: You can change out the weather-beaten items as needed

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    Step 21: but try to buy items that will up-stand against the weather.

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