Wide lots, open yards and the pet and pool question
Newer homes in this part of Butler County often sit on generous lots with open back yards and few mature trees. That gives a fence plenty of room, but it also means little shelter from the prairie wind, so post depth and bracing matter more than they might in an older, tree-lined street.
The reasons for fencing are familiar. Pets need a secure boundary, and a backyard pool usually needs a barrier that meets local safety rules. Families with young children often want both, which pushes the choice toward a fence with a self-closing, latching gate.

