(See 'My Neighbor's Manihot') At first it was an empty OLD house, with a wild, overgrown garden that poured over the fence. Then it became an empty NEW house; remodeled and expanded from top to bottom, just in time for the housing slump. During the remodel the garden was cleared, a rather shocking change.
3/4" spaces between the boards, and some very large knotholes are making my formerly uber-private little nook feel a little exposed. I mean, I can see their STUFF over there!
Gaining visual privacy won't be difficult. The Boston Ivy is on its way, and I've got some fun ideas for the fence. What I wonder is, how will they be using THEIR corner? Will it be a patio, a vegetable garden, a hot tub? A children's play area? A meditation garden?
It will be interesting to see what happens. I've been fortunate to have such a quiet, private spot for years; now it's time for things to be different. With every change comes opportunity.
Maybe I can interest them in a nice shrubbery!
You should tell them you require a shrubbery. Ha laughing at the Monty Python reference.
ReplyDeleteIt does somehow seem so much more exposed when you can see through those boards! Although hopefully the rain we're due next week will swell the boards some and the lines will be less noticeable. I hope.
One that looks nice. And not too expensive.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to remove the planks in this section and re-attach them alternating with 1x1 strips (got a whole stack of them) which will make a tight fence with a little interest. Might stain it a color, but that's getting ahead of myself!
HI: John was here again.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day,
John
I'm not a fence lover, but I don't like it when something next door intrudes visually on my garden--providing a backdrop that I may not welcome. A shrubbery!
ReplyDeleteYou are SUCH a generous soul, Dear One! I would be ranting and there would be a cloud of doom over my scowling forehead, because I would be CONVINCED that the certainly EVIL New Neighbors were planning on building a football stadium complete with huge floodlights right over the fence.
ReplyDeleteYour way is better, the Path of Peace. I recently started doing yoga. maybe my mean amphibian brain will soften and I will see the best intentions in my fellow man.
But until then, I will adopt your views and hope that they do nothing to mess up the vibe under the peaceful Red Umbrella!
It's so great to read Germi's comment - I'm the same way...I'd be secretly climbing over the fence at night to plant shrubs..you've got a great outlook on life - very peaceful and positive. This is the PERFECT opportunity to go over, introduce yourself, give them a tour of your fabulous garden and let them know you'd love to help them- free of charge- (perhaps not mentioning any 'hidden agenda')...it's worked for me lots of times! hee hee....
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