Sequim
Here are some photos/ideas. I think the best idea would be to build a side fence between us and Al and have some bamboo either planted or in a container in the side yard in front of the fence and have some bamboo in containers behind the side deck. As far as the front, it could be the same fencing as the side or we could try to reconstruct the split rail fence with the pieces that currently remain in the yard. I guess the style of the side fence could be one of the following- matching the walls/fence panels on the side deck, a fence that matches Les Jones' fence in between our properties or something more modern with horizontal lines. The photos here are just examples of different things. It might make more sense to stay with one of the existing styles already at the house, although I prefer the horizontal fences and that could update the house from the outside.
I think something like this in between the our house and the neighbor would be a good way to go. I don't think the side fence has to be so solid. It could be free-standing panels and some bamboo. Then we could also have some bamboo in pots or a planter box right off the side deck to block the view of his house.
fence panels with alternating materials
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