The Bohns and Burkes had a problem. Their cedar fences were falling down, and they needed to replace them.
Rather than tackle the replacement of the fences themselves, they decided to put their heads together and come up with a design that would complement both their homes. The result is an eye-catching fence that connects their yards, complete with two arbor gates.
“I came up with the design, and then we implemented it,” said Mike Bohn. “We also got some help from Suzy Ashton about what plants to use.”
The design of the fence is open enough to give a screen effect, but with the plantings it provides some privacy. The plants they used were climbing hydrangea, roses and three different types of clematis.
“One blooms early, one in the spring/summer and one in the fall,” said Bohn.
They also use some hanging baskets with plants growing down to complement the plants growing up. The arbor fences are similar but have subtle differences. The Bohns used a round opening with a traditional lattice-work pattern, while the Burkes chose an octagonal opening with a Chinese Chippendale pattern.
The fence was made out of cedar and painted white. The project illustrates the effectiveness of collaborative efforts by neighbors.