The short answer: Privacy fences (usually 6 ft) enclose backyards, pets and patios. Picket fences (usually 3–4 ft) frame front yards and gardens and are more about curb appeal than containment.
Key differences
- Privacy: tall, solid, best for dogs and backyards.
- Picket: short, open, best for front yards and gardens.
- HOAs often limit front-yard fences to picket heights.
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