Need suggestions for hiding backyard fence

[Mistymom]

We recently bought a Veranda home that we love. One of the reasons we bought a Veranda was because we thought we would have more privacy from our neighbors. This is true, however the six foot vinyl fence is 11 feet from our lanai. I first thought that we could create an island with plants to help hide the ugly fence. I just found out that there is a 7 foot variance that prohibits us from doing anything except plant grass. That leaves us with 4 feet of "our" property. The door of the lanai opens into that area also.
We moved from a house with a beautiful back yard and this situation is very disappointing!
We don't want large traditional shrubs crowding our screens. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you!

[villagetinker]

Did you check with the CDD or ARC to see if you can apply paint or a covering to the fence. If you can do this you might be able to have a pleasing scene placed on your fence. I have seen amazing displays on trucks and cars that are a vinyl wrap material that might be suitable. This all depends on whether you can paint or cover your side of the fence. The only other option I could think of would be some sort of a temporary covering, this would require lots of research.

[Villageswimmer]

How about several shepherds hooks with large hanging baskets filled with beautiful flowers? I think they’d block out the fence to some degree and provide color.

[Villageswimmer]

Another thought: several large pots that can be moved when necessary. You could plant quick growing shrubs or palms in these. Just wondering...why the 7 ft variance since there’s no neighbor back there. Utilities maybe?

Are you responsible for the maintenance of that fence?

[DAVES]

Another thought: several large pots that can be moved when necessary. You could plant quick growing shrubs or palms in these. Just wondering...why the 7 ft variance since there’s no neighbor back there. Utilities maybe?

Are you responsible for the maintenance of that fence?

I'm far from a design expert but, I am growing blueberries in pots, reason they need acidic soil and our soil is alkaline. Large pots? I've had several plastic posts simply fall apart due to our sun. Moving a large pot. In my case to a bigger new pot. It is a shock how heavy they are. Also, in a pot the root structure is limited. It is necessary to be sure they are watered. One mistake and they are done for.

Big plants hiding the fence will make the property look smaller. Bushes beyond the screen is the traditional answer. The original poster seems to be against that.

[Villageswimmer]

I'm far from a design expert but, I am growing blueberries in pots, reason they need acidic soil and our soil is alkaline. Large pots? I've had several plastic posts simply fall apart due to our sun. Moving a large pot. In my case to a bigger new pot. It is a shock how heavy they are. Also, in a pot the root structure is limited. It is necessary to be sure they are watered. One mistake and they are done for.

Big plants hiding the fence will make the property look smaller. Bushes beyond the screen is the traditional answer. The original poster seems to be against that.


I agree that shrubs behind the screen is the best and low maintenance solution. I’d suggest podocarpus which can be trimmed and don’t naturally (columnar habit) get too wide. Whatever it is, it shouldn’t touch your house.

No, I’d not suggest plastic pots. If you go the potted route, invest in high quality glazed pottery. You can place them on wheeled stands for when it’s necessary to move them and even tap into irrigation so they’re watered automatically.

Hanging baskets would look beautiful but do require daily maintenance. Sometimes you’d need to water twice a day. Ugh!

Two questions: are you positive about a 7-foot clearance? That sounds like a lot. What are your neighbors with this situation doing?

[valuemkt]

The house doesnt meet your requirements, and never will. Suck it up and move.

[npwalters]

The house doesnt meet your requirements, and never will. Suck it up and move.

Seriously? You seem to have derived quite a bit of information from one short post by someone you have never met.

[VApeople]

Before you do anything, make sure you have approval from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). They have strict rules.

However, to my knowledge, they do not go around looking for violations. I have heard that other people do that. They supposedly drive around looking for violations, file a complaint, and then ARC checks into it.

[wisbad1]

We recently bought a Veranda home that we love. One of the reasons we bought a Veranda was because we thought we would have more privacy from our neighbors. This is true, however the six foot vinyl fence is 11 feet from our lanai. I first thought that we could create an island with plants to help hide the ugly fence. I just found out that there is a 7 foot variance that prohibits us from doing anything except plant grass. That leaves us with 4 feet of "our" property. The door of the lanai opens into that area also.
We moved from a house with a beautiful back yard and this situation is very disappointing!
We don't want large traditional shrubs crowding our screens. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you!
In your back yard? No one but you are gonna see them. Do what you want to do.

[VApeople]

Do what you want to do.

That is fine until a neighbor sees what you have done and complains to ARC and ARC comes by and orders you to remove it.

That is what happened with our neighbors across the street.

Neighbor A planted some shrubs in their yard. Neighbor B did not like it. Neighbor A refused to remove them. Neighbor B complained to ARC and they ordered Neighbor A to remove them.

[Djean1981]

Maybe something like this - fake boxwood panels that snap together. Of course, get approval.... Here's a link to product idea on Amazon...
Amazon.com (https://tinyurl.com/Boxwoodpanels)

[Mistymom]

We are not allowed to paint or attach anything to the fences. We are however responsible for the upkeep/replacement if needed.

[Mistymom]

The house doesnt meet your requirements, and never will. Suck it up and move.


As I said in my original post, I love my HOUSE, but was asking for help with my fence.
I have no plans to move!

[villagetinker]

As I said in my original post, I love my HOUSE, but was asking for help with my fence.
I have no plans to move!

I see from a previous post you cannot do anything with or to the fence, so how about roll up screens on you lanai, we have these on ours and use them for the 2 months out of the year we need to control the sun coming in. You can find lower cost ones at Lowe's and home depot, and much more custom made ones. You may be able to find ones with a nice scene on it.

[Calisport]

I think as long as the plants will never go over the fence and the neighbors don’t complain you are fine.

[Mistymom]

I agree that shrubs behind the screen is the best and low maintenance solution. I’d suggest podocarpus which can be trimmed and don’t naturally (columnar habit) get too wide. Whatever it is, it shouldn’t touch your house.

No, I’d not suggest plastic pots. If you go the potted route, invest in high quality glazed pottery. You can place them on wheeled stands for when it’s necessary to move them and even tap into irrigation so they’re watered automatically.

Hanging baskets would look beautiful but do require daily maintenance. Sometimes you’d need to water twice a day. Ugh!

Two questions: are you positive about a 7-foot clearance? That sounds like a lot. What are your neighbors with this situation doing?

Thank you for all of your great suggestions.

I'm positive about the 7 foot rear easement. I checked with the ARC about putting in shrubs, hardscape and possibly a waterfall before contacting landscapers. I was informed in writing that I would not be allowed to place anything there because the area along the rear fences have a 7 foot property set-back and nothing permanent can be placed or planted there except grass.

I really don't know what my neighbors have done because I moved into an established neighborhood and most of my neighbors are snowbirds.

I've lived in four different heavily restricted neighborhoods and have always submitted landscape plans when needed. I've even served on ARC Boards before, but have never run into a situation like this.

I'm trying to find the most creative and least maintainence intensive solution.

[VApeople]

I think as long as the plants will never go over the fence and the neighbors don’t complain you are fine.

I think you are correct as long as "THE NEIGHBORS DON'T COMPLAIN".

I know of one guy who put a free-standing tool shed in his back yard. His neighbors do not complain, so ARC does nothing.

[Garywt]

I know in my backyard I would need to stand on a ladder to see in the neighbors yard and that is not happening. If you can’t see anything from the street the busybodies that drive around to report people will not be able to see it.

[Two Bills]

Get some taller ornamental grasses to break up the out line of the fence.
Can you get Pampas Grass in US?
Clump, I repeat clump forming black bamboo is also grass, and easy to control.
All should be in obeyance of deeds.
Grass come in many forms, we have about eight different species in our garden in UK. ranging from 1" to 8-10 foot.

[skippy05]

plant a bamboo privacy hedge on your portion of the property, as it spreads it will move towards the fence and you did not plant it into the area that it spreads. it is very difficult to control, however, but very nice to look at.

[BarbC2016]

We had a similar problem up north in our restricted community. Nothing could be attached to our side wall. I put up trellises a few inches from the wall with morning glories and columbine. I have seen lovely flowers here on trellises that may meet your needs. Good luck.

[Rwirish]

One idea, sell.

[thevillages2013]

We recently bought a Veranda home that we love. One of the reasons we bought a Veranda was because we thought we would have more privacy from our neighbors. This is true, however the six foot vinyl fence is 11 feet from our lanai. I first thought that we could create an island with plants to help hide the ugly fence. I just found out that there is a 7 foot variance that prohibits us from doing anything except plant grass. That leaves us with 4 feet of "our" property. The door of the lanai opens into that area also.
We moved from a house with a beautiful back yard and this situation is very disappointing!
We don't want large traditional shrubs crowding our screens. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you!
BAMBOO! :boom:

[banjobob]

It’s your yard ,lol

[VApeople]

All SHOULD be in obeyance of deeds.

That is for ARC to decide.

[Villageswimmer]

Get some taller ornamental grasses to break up the out line of the fence.
Can you get Pampas Grass in US?
Clump, I repeat clump forming black bamboo is also grass, and easy to control.
All should be in obeyance of deeds.
Grass come in many forms, we have about eight different species in our garden in UK. ranging from 1" to 8-10 foot.


Ornamental grasses can be pretty. They can also get out of control here. Work with a knowledgeable nursery person. You might think about a combination of tall grass and podocarpus for a variety of texture and color. The grasses will get wide. If they’re strict about the 7 ft. Setback, there’s not much space and it may be a challenge to prevent plant material from encroaching.

I honestly don’t know how you’re going to avoid plants very close to the screening if I’m visualizing this accurately. I once had a similar situation. I used Robellini and viburnum, always trimmed so as not to touch the house. I never loved it but adjusted to it. Congratulations on your new house! There are no perfect ones.

[NotGolfer]

Maybe I missed something....did you not find this out before you bought your house that you love?? I know that finding out after is like closing the barn door after the horses ran out but...... I would look around your area for similar houses (not necessarily your neighbor/snowbirds) and ask those folks what they did. It seems that between ARC and your tastes, the solutions are limited.

[NatureBoy]

nothing permanent can be placed or planted there except grass.

I think this is your key. You should be able to put pots or other planters in the space. You may be able to cover the area next to the fence with gravel, and then put the planters on the gravel. Or, put big pavers down and put the planters on top of the pavers - so they don't sink into the grass.

"Permanent" doesn't mean it has to be easy to move, just that it is not dug/grown into the ground.

Find a landscaping company familiar with The Villages and ask them. There are lots of Verandas and I'm sure many other people have the same restrictions and landscapers have figured out solutions.

Ignore those telling you to flagrantly break the rules and hope you don't get caught. That can become very expensive - as numerous people in TV have learned.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

As I said in my original post, I love my HOUSE, but was asking for help with my fence.
I have no plans to move!

Color me confused. Was the home purchased sight unseen?

[Flyers999]

I have friends that put a beautiful waterfall in their back in front of their courtyard villa wall. Since you don't need to "dig" to put this in, it might be OK with compliance.

[Windguy]

The house doesnt meet your requirements, and never will. Suck it up and move.

Seriously? No house is a perfect match for anyone. We always have to compromise on some details. Why would someone move just because there is a possibly fixable thing they don’t like about their house? The OP came here for suggestions on how to do just that. Not helpful!

[merrymini]

Podocarpus gets BIG. Although a good screen, which you do not need because you have a fence, you will be trimming it constantly. Think sky pencil (you will need a male and female plant), dwarf crepe myrtle (which blooms beautifully), they grow to be about 6 to 8 feet and need little care or trimming. A little on line research may give you other choices that can work for you. I am surprised at the stipulation INSIDE the fences but not much you can do now.

[stevecmo]

I agree with natureboy. "Permanent" is the key word. Nothing is permanent.

I would think two or three sections of nice redwood/cedar trellis with flowering Vines would look terrific. I would make them 5' tall so they're not easily seen.

Are they permanent? Nope, easily removable. (No concrete on the posts)

Just a suggestion. :)

[Windguy]

I recently got ARC approval for a planter on the side of my house. They warned me that there is a 5’ easement and that I would be responsible for repairs to my new stuff if they had to do something in that easement. I’m willing to take that chance. Nothing about my planter would be expensive to fix and I’m going to plant vegetables.

How terrible would it be if you planted vegetables there and one year they got ruined because some utility had to use that easement for something? You could put in trellises and grow peas or some other vines on them.

[Samfl]

Hire a landscaper

[PennyAndStan]

Just to ensure you do have a 7 foot variance, take a good look at your Home & Property Prints that you received at closing. You should see a build line distance for sure; I thought the typical plant distance was 3 feet. We called and found out that we had confused the build line with the distance to place plants. 7 foot variance on the inside of the fence sounds high.

[Two Bills]

That is for ARC to decide.

Grass is grass, just as the restrictions state.
No need for ARC at all.

[Gizemo33]

That idea with the hanging shepherds pots and beautiful flowers sounds like a great idea but based on the deed restrictions climate which has caused all sorts of vehement discussions, and the anonymous reporting system, I would suggest that you check first to see if the hanging plants could also become a deed violation. QUOTE=Villageswimmer;1974848]How about several shepherds hooks with large hanging baskets filled with beautiful flowers? I think they’d block out the fence to some degree and provide color.[/QUOTE]

[Velvet]

I’d be interested in how is this easement area used for and under what conditions? It doesn’t sound to me that that part of the property belongs to you.

[VApeople]

Grass is grass, just as the restrictions state.
No need for ARC at all.

If the neighbors complain, then ARC will get involved. That's how it works.

[BlackhawksFan]

So you're saying you bought a home where there are rules/regs for nearly everything and you never inquired about do's/don'ts, neighborhood restrictions?

[jimkerr]

I would contact the ARC to see if they can give you ideas that wouldn’t violate any restrictions.

[Wyseguy]

We recently bought a Veranda home that we love. One of the reasons we bought a Veranda was because we thought we would have more privacy from our neighbors. This is true, however the six foot vinyl fence is 11 feet from our lanai. I first thought that we could create an island with plants to help hide the ugly fence. I just found out that there is a 7 foot variance that prohibits us from doing anything except plant grass. That leaves us with 4 feet of "our" property. The door of the lanai opens into that area also.
We moved from a house with a beautiful back yard and this situation is very disappointing!
We don't want large traditional shrubs crowding our screens. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you!


I would propose placing half moon planters around the fence, different heights. Plant mandevilla vines (flowering) in them as well as in the ground. They grow quickly, flower throughout the year, and can be trained. Another choice could be Humming Bird trumpets. They are a bit bushier however. If the property is thin, I'd propose Mandevilla.

[PaulinTV]

We recently bought a Veranda home that we love. One of the reasons we bought a Veranda was because we thought we would have more privacy from our neighbors. This is true, however the six foot vinyl fence is 11 feet from our lanai. I first thought that we could create an island with plants to help hide the ugly fence. I just found out that there is a 7 foot variance that prohibits us from doing anything except plant grass. That leaves us with 4 feet of "our" property. The door of the lanai opens into that area also.
We moved from a house with a beautiful back yard and this situation is very disappointing!
We don't want large traditional shrubs crowding our screens. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you!

Check out some of the Veranda homes for sale photos. I've seen some great sky view (drone) shots that you may be able to get some additional ideas to consider.

[Two Bills]

If the neighbors complain, then ARC will get involved. That's how it works.

I understand that.
But.
If OP plants grass, what is there to complain about, providing said grass is not invading neighbors property.
ARC would have nothing to rule on.

[wisbad1]

That is fine until a neighbor sees what you have done and complains to ARC and ARC comes by and orders you to remove it.

That is what happened with our neighbors across the street.

Neighbor A planted some shrubs in their yard. Neighbor B did not like it. Neighbor A refused to remove them. Neighbor B complained to ARC and they ordered Neighbor A to remove them.
Drive around and see all the bushes and trees hanging over walls and fences, don’t think it matters.

[Velvet]

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[VApeople]

Drive around and see all the bushes and trees hanging over walls and fences, don’t think it matters.

Until someone complains and ARC gets involved.

[trek8000]

Although I am not yet a resident of the villages, I hope to be one day. I am looking at new construction. As you all know, the Courtyard Villas have the enclosed back yard. My realtor has suggested I can plant tall bushes such as Upright Bottle Brush plants along the fence line for added privacy and to soften the look. He did not say anything about planting a certain distance from the fence line. I am now wondering if there are planting restrictions for the newly built homes which are back to back (those without fences). He indicated I can remove the small bushes put there by the builder and replace with taller plants for added privacy. Sounds like I need to have another discussion with my villages realtor to get clarification. Thanks everyone.

[Travelingal702]

The house doesnt meet your requirements, and never will. Suck it up and move.
There is NO excuse for RUDENESS!!

[VApeople]

Sounds like I need to have another discussion with my villages realtor to get clarification.

Sounds like you should first determine if your realtor knows all of the exact rules or just wants to sell you a house.

[rogerk]

I live in a Veranda home and I believe the 7 foot easement relates to “permanent “ installation not plants. Have You personally talked to the folks at Deed Compliance or are you relying on second hand information?

[Rose Ann Vinci Igoe]

We recently bought a Veranda home that we love. One of the reasons we bought a Veranda was because we thought we would have more privacy from our neighbors. This is true, however the six foot vinyl fence is 11 feet from our lanai. I first thought that we could create an island with plants to help hide the ugly fence. I just found out that there is a 7 foot variance that prohibits us from doing anything except plant grass. That leaves us with 4 feet of "our" property. The door of the lanai opens into that area also.
We moved from a house with a beautiful back yard and this situation is very disappointing!
We don't want large traditional shrubs crowding our screens. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you!

Some beautiful growing flowering vines, just place some sm hooks and let them grow. Never heard o 7' variance , unless its part of a "right of way" ... in that case.. that vinyl fence .. had to do a 7' rule too... so depends on where YOUR PROPERTY LINE REALLY IS. i'm thinking, before the vinyl fence was placed, it was placed 3.5' back from Their property line.. then "YOU" would do 3.5' from your property line to get the 7' rule. its not all on you. You really need to clarify this. But I do like the vine idea and its beautiful. win win...thinking too maybe a thin netting you can place on the vinyl that vines can crawl all over the place.

[nick demis]

We recently bought a Veranda home that we love. One of the reasons we bought a Veranda was because we thought we would have more privacy from our neighbors. This is true, however the six foot vinyl fence is 11 feet from our lanai. I first thought that we could create an island with plants to help hide the ugly fence. I just found out that there is a 7 foot variance that prohibits us from doing anything except plant grass. That leaves us with 4 feet of "our" property. The door of the lanai opens into that area also.
We moved from a house with a beautiful back yard and this situation is very disappointing!
We don't want large traditional shrubs crowding our screens. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you!

On rt 301 just south of Ocala there is a nice yard ornament and art store (don't judge them by the things closest to the road) that you might be able to dress up the fencing on your side.

[VApeople]

Never heard o 7' variance , unless its part of a "right of way"

In our neighborhood of Osceola Hills, we are not allowed to plant anything within ten feet from the back of our property or within five feet from the side of our property.

I had heard that was changed to 7 and 3.5 feet in the areas south of Route 44.

[VApeople]

If OP plants grass, what is there to complain about, providing said grass is not invading neighbors property.


People always find something to complain about.


ARC would have nothing to rule on.

That is the decision of ARC whether or not they need to rule on something.

[vinnyfla]

Are you sure that includes small plants,
I know there is a variance for birdcage etc.
Why would plants matter in your rear yard that no one can see?

[HoosierPa]

I really don’t know why you would buy a house with almost no back yard if you really want a yard with a big back yard

[villagetinker]

Although I am not yet a resident of the villages, I hope to be one day. I am looking at new construction. As you all know, the Courtyard Villas have the enclosed back yard. My realtor has suggested I can plant tall bushes such as Upright Bottle Brush plants along the fence line for added privacy and to soften the look. He did not say anything about planting a certain distance from the fence line. I am now wondering if there are planting restrictions for the newly built homes which are back to back (those without fences). He indicated I can remove the small bushes put there by the builder and replace with taller plants for added privacy. Sounds like I need to have another discussion with my villages realtor to get clarification. Thanks everyone.

IMHO, get it in writing, then do your due diligence by researching the plot (plat) drawing as it will show the lot lines, the build lines, and any right of way lines. The village agents are just that agents FOR THE BUILDER, they do not represent you in any manner.

[DaleDivine]

Grass is grass, just as the restrictions state.
No need for ARC at all.

NOT TRUE... I have Zoysia grass and would like St. Augustine, but it is not allowed below 466A in certain areas.

[Garywt]

So you're saying you bought a home where there are rules/regs for nearly everything and you never inquired about do's/don'ts, neighborhood restrictions?

No different than the majority homes.

[VApeople]

I have Zoysia grass and would like St. Augustine, but it is not allowed below 466A in certain areas.

In Osceola Hills, we were given Empire Zoysia grass, but two of our neighbors replaced it with St. Augustine.

[Two Bills]

NOT TRUE... I have Zoysia grass and would like St. Augustine, but it is not allowed below 466A in certain areas.

So you wouldn't plant that grass, or anything else that is a known restriction.
Unless there is a list of forbidden grasses, and knowing TV there probably is, you plant what is not on the list.
Simple.

[Papa_lecki]

Although I am not yet a resident of the villages, I hope to be one day. I am looking at new construction. As you all know, the Courtyard Villas have the enclosed back yard. My realtor has suggested I can plant tall bushes such as Upright Bottle Brush plants along the fence line for added privacy and to soften the look. He did not say anything about planting a certain distance from the fence line. I am now wondering if there are planting restrictions for the newly built homes which are back to back (those without fences). He indicated I can remove the small bushes put there by the builder and replace with taller plants for added privacy. Sounds like I need to have another discussion with my villages realtor to get clarification. Thanks everyone.
There are set backs on all sides of the property with limits on what you can do -
the number of feet of the set back depends on front vs back vs side. It is different for structure vs a bush vs hard scraping.

It also can vary house to house.

For example, you could have the power lines running in your yard, so you can’t plant anything within 7 feet of the back of your property. I would guess, there are set backs along most of the fences.

The realtor will say anything to sell you a house, as said earlier, they work for the builder.

[Ptmckiou]

We have a veranda. The 7’ easement is a building easement for anything permanent like a pool cage. Most small plants are not considered permanent items. The reason for the easement is a French drain that runs the length of the back fence in the Veranda yards for drainage.

Put up trellises which obvious can be removed so not permanent and use big pots under the trellis with bougainvillea to vine up. The multiple trellis will create your false wall filled with flowering vines.

[Carlsondm]

Another option is a trellis that can be leaned against the fence. Then decorate with outdoor rated flowers and boxwood panels. Some cheap columnar plants could be planted to give some sway in the wind. Sway is relaxing. You may have to remove the plants some day, but maybe not.

Why not ask a good landscape company for a quote and proposal for your property. You may be pleasantly surprised.

[merrymini]

Do not ask your realtor. They do not know much about the rules. Go to the source and it may well be that the seven foot line is a builders line. Plants were allowed three feet from the property line but restrictions are different in every new area.

[Don5154]

The house doesnt meet your requirements, and never will. Suck it up and move.

Grow up and get a life :bigbow:

[Don5154]

One idea, sell.

Another person that has nothing to say other than to post crap:bigbow: Hope you feel better and have a nice day :ho:

[Hackercraft]

The birdcage around our pool in our veranda has to be 7.5 feet from the walls but the area between the cage and wall is going to be pavers and colored rocks with plantings. No mowing. Trees and shrubs and flowers.

[Topspinmo]

I like the big pots ideas, can be moved and variety of plants can be planted. If ever have to move them they can be moved (which odds are they won’t have to)

I like copper leafs, the easily maintained to what ever size you like, don’t have no thrones, and drops few leaves, and when the do easily picked up. Plus, they are easily started. They will freeze back but comes back bigger and better. Like I said you can easily adjust the height or how wide you want them.

[stebooo]

If it's your fence, I doubt irtslegal. If your neighbors, make a call

[Topspinmo]

If it's your fence, I doubt irtslegal. If your neighbors, make a call

If it’s between properties only one side his or her’s fence which usually has minimum 1 foot easement?

[John41]

We recently bought a Veranda home that we love. One of the reasons we bought a Veranda was because we thought we would have more privacy from our neighbors. This is true, however the six foot vinyl fence is 11 feet from our lanai. I first thought that we could create an island with plants to help hide the ugly fence. I just found out that there is a 7 foot variance that prohibits us from doing anything except plant grass. That leaves us with 4 feet of "our" property. The door of the lanai opens into that area also.
We moved from a house with a beautiful back yard and this situation is very disappointing!
We don't want large traditional shrubs crowding our screens. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you!

Your yard is fenced in from view. Don’t worry about the seven foot easement. One in a million chance TV will need access and then you just have to replant.

[JayK!]

There is expandable fence with artificial greenery on it. Check GardenersSupply.com

[Elmartin3]

The house doesnt meet your requirements, and never will. Suck it up and move.. Another suggestion put up white lattice across the fence and decorate. This is from someone else

[pauld315]

Thank you for all of your great suggestions.

I'm positive about the 7 foot rear easement. I checked with the ARC about putting in shrubs, hardscape and possibly a waterfall before contacting landscapers. I was informed in writing that I would not be allowed to place anything there because the area along the rear fences have a 7 foot property set-back and nothing permanent can be placed or planted there except grass.



Last I checked plants are not permanent. The easement is normally restricted so that you don't build a structure etc and doesn't pertain to things that are easily removed. They probably wouldn't allow a waterfall, but plants ?