Fences are notorious for attracting algae, a slippery green substance that can quickly take over and ruin the appearance of your garden. This unwanted growth thrives in moist and shaded areas, making it a common problem for gardeners. Fortunately, with the help of Mrs Hinch, followers have shared their top tips for banishing algae from garden fences.
“Any tips for getting rid of all the green algae type stuff on the fence and patio and furniture? I sprayed the fences black, so it looks worse this year!”
Hayley Senior’s post on the Mrs Hinch Gardening Tips Facebook page sparked a flood of responses, with many followers sharing their favorite products and methods for tackling algae on garden fences. One product that kept popping up was Wet & Forget.
- Hayley Jones said: “A product called ‘Wet and forget’ literally spray it on and in a day or two it’s like new! It can be used on any material. Works on wood and composite decking.”
- Sandra Hill claimed: “Wet and Forget is game-changing! Our fences got green, we mixed up some Wet and Forget with the appropriate amount of water, and it was literally all gone in one hour. A container lasts ages.”
- Alison Reardon pointed out: “Wet and forget, but needs to be above five degrees and no chance of rain.”
- Hayley Jones’ method involves spraying Wet & Forget directly onto the fence, with the recommended dilution ratio of one part Wet & Forget to five parts water. The solution is left on the fence for at least four to five hours, during which time the algae will be removed.
- Sandra Hill advised to mix Wet & Forget with water in a garden pump sprayer, and then spray the fence thoroughly. She also noted that the product can be used on patio furniture and other outdoor materials.
- Alison Reardon added that Wet & Forget should only be used when the temperature is above five degrees and there is no chance of rain.
| Product | Method | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|
| Wet & Forget | Dilute with water (1:5 ratio), spray on fence, and leave for 4-5 hours | Excellent, as seen in Hayley Jones’ and Sandra Hill’s testimonials |
| Pressure Washer | Use round patio brush attachment | Good, as seen in Cheryl Pryke’s experience |
| Jeyes Fluid | Use as directed on the label | Good, as seen in Kath Morgan’s and Emma Gill’s testimonials |
Additional tips for tackling green algae on garden fences include using a pressure washer or Jeyes Fluid, as shared by followers of Mrs Hinch. Cheryl Pryke, for example, swears by the round patio brush attachment on her pressure washer, which made cleaning her entire back garden a breeze.
“Get the round patio brush attachment for the pressure washer. It makes it so much quicker to do. It is so good. It took me nearly three hours to do my back garden, I bought the round brush attachment and did it this year in 45 minutes.”
Kath Morgan also recommends Jeyes Fluid, stating that it will keep the algae at bay. Emma Gill agrees, saying that Jeyes Fluid is brilliant and keeps working.
Overall, the most effective method for removing green algae from garden fences appears to be using Wet & Forget, followed closely by pressure washing and Jeyes Fluid.
