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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Alex David

DARK SECRETS: How to remove algae from a fence the easiest process and two methods you should never use | Rare Historical Photos

Two fence panels, one covered in algae, the other with algae removed and painted.

Wooden fences always look a little classier than their vinyl counterparts, but they have one big weakness: algae.

Damp, porous wood like fence panels and slats is the perfect habitat for algae to grow because it provides them with nutrients and moisture. In a few weeks, it can turn a garden fence into a drab grey-green mess.

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