Since the trend for the use of so-called stone baskets initially took hold in Italy, they are also referred to as gabions in this country, in keeping with the term used there. Privacy screens made of gabions not only protect from prying eyes, but also fulfill numerous other functions.
What are the advantages of privacy screens made from stone baskets?
Privacy screens made of stone baskets, also known as gabions, offer protection from prying eyes, sound insulation and a feeling of security. They are economically cheaper than concrete walls, easy to maintain and can be individually designed and planted.
Reasons for using stone baskets
Gabion privacy walls have become increasingly popular in recent years. This has to do not least with the following factors:
- economically cheaper than concrete walls
- easier to remove if necessary
- quick assembly
- Opportunity for creative design
- Effect as sound insulation
- Feeling of security
- supporting function on a slope
- long shelf life
- almost no maintenance required
Of course, the costs for a privacy screen made of stone baskets (€21.00 on Amazon) are certainly higher than for a privacy screen made of pallets. Such a stone wall in a wire basket can be erected by the relevant companies in a flash and, if necessary, removed again relatively easily. However, it is important that a solid surface is available for installation.
Everything from one source or fill it yourself
As a rule, stone baskets can be purchased already filled and placed directly on site by a special truck with a lifting crane. Things become a little more tedious if you fill your stone baskets with stones yourself on the spot. Then you not only have to ensure that the installation is faultless from a static point of view, but you also have to transport tons of stones into the interior of the iron baskets yourself. If necessary, you can also get creative and achieve a completely individual wall design using different types of stone.
Green stone baskets with climbing plants
Privacy walls made of stone baskets are trendy, but visually they can definitely be compared with the somewhat unnatural charm of a concrete wall. However, they can easily be planted with climbing plants, as both the metal grid and the stone filling are not damaged by climbing plants. Suitable climbing plants for greening stone baskets include ivy, trumpet flower or wisteria.
Tip
Some garden owners prefer to combine the look of stone baskets with wooden fence elements. Stone baskets in special shapes are available for this purpose, which then serve, for example, as stable support columns for the wooden privacy walls inserted in between.
