Some gate latches are easier to install than others, and choosing the correct model might hinge a bit on that point. For instance, bolt latches tend to be very easy to install: Just attach the bolt ...

I make the gates on my farm work double-duty to be both 16' and 32' wide. In the middle of two hung 16' gates, I bury a large-diameter pipe about 2' deep. Then I attach each gate to a smaller pipe ...