Long Islander Aluminum: Lexington, KY

October 3, 2026

Black Long Islander aluminum fence bordering the garden on Horse Mint Trail in Lexington.

A garden boundary with an open view

Rio Grande Fence Company installed 4-foot Long Islander aluminum fencing at this Horse Mint Trail property in Lexington, Kentucky. The black fence frames lawn and planting beds while keeping the garden visible through its pickets. The gallery shows both broad views of the yard and the gate beside the home.

This project illustrates how a boundary can support a landscape without hiding it. The fence has a consistent ornamental profile, while the planting remains part of the view from both sides.

Making the gate part of everyday use

The pedestrian gate beside the house connects the enclosed outdoor space to the adjacent route. Its position is worth considering early in any fence project. A gate should fit how residents actually move through the yard and how the space is maintained.

Discuss the opening needed for lawn equipment, the direction of swing and nearby planting before settling on the layout. A matching gate can continue the fence’s appearance while meeting those practical needs.

What to expect from this fence style

Open aluminum fencing offers a defined edge and ornamental appearance rather than solid screening. The photographs show clear sightlines through the pickets, which is useful when retaining a garden view is a priority. Privacy needs may call for a different material or layout in particular parts of a property.

Suitability for containment or other specific uses must be evaluated from the actual configuration. Do not assume that every ornamental fence has the same picket spacing or gate hardware. Routine inspections and keeping plants clear of moving gates help support continued use.

A landscape-led fence plan for Lexington

Identify the views to preserve, the areas to define and the access points needed. Rio Grande can help compare the options and plan a fence around the property’s layout. Clear boundaries and applicable project requirements should be confirmed before installation.

Compare our aluminum fence options when planning your own project.

Project photographs

The opening photograph and the views below show the distinct project images, with each photograph appearing once.

Aluminum fence behind flowering shrubs at the Horse Mint Trail property.
Aluminum fence behind flowering shrubs at the Horse Mint Trail property.
Open lawn enclosed by black aluminum fencing on Horse Mint Trail.
Open lawn enclosed by black aluminum fencing on Horse Mint Trail.
Black aluminum fence following a landscaped bed beside the Lexington home.
Black aluminum fence following a landscaped bed beside the Lexington home.
Matching aluminum pedestrian gate beside the house on Horse Mint Trail.
Matching aluminum pedestrian gate beside the house on Horse Mint Trail.
Aluminum fence in front of the brick home and garden on Horse Mint Trail.
Aluminum fence in front of the brick home and garden on Horse Mint Trail.

Plan your fence with Rio Grande

A useful fence starts with a clear purpose and careful attention to the site. Share your location, preferred style and access needs with Rio Grande Fence Company. Request a free estimate to start planning a fence that fits your property and the way you use it.