I looked into this type of fence covering. I don't think it will look bad sticking up above the brick wall if you consider it an "accent" wall and you like the look of the bamboo. No sense doing it in a color you don't like. I think you might even be able to cut it down a foot. On the flip side, if you have a view, why cover it up with bamboo? Is it a privacy issue? If so, get rid of the iron fence and put in something fuller and more attractive, at a lower height. Something with full wood on the bottom and maybe lattice on top or just a lower fence. It will block folks view of you while you are sitting out there but you can still stand to take in the view or look out the windows. Semi privacy fences

I'm not excited about the texture of bamboo against the cinder block. And since at least part of your see thru fence looks onto a nice tree and scenery, what about only blocking the lower part of the fence at the other end with a vine? Then repeat the same large pot w/vine on each of the two cinder block walls. If you make those pots big enough, you will have the option of seasonal trailing flowers. And by all means extend the vines' season through winter with conifer cuttings & some sprays of berries.

Have you looked at Cali Bamboo Fence, they have it in multiple sizes.

Bamboo fencing will fade drastically and turn gray in a year.

I like the roll up bamboo fencing but I might just use shade cloth in tan.

I see a lot of hard surfaces out there and I think a large outdoor rug would soften the look a great deal.

Thank you for all the advice. The bamboo we are considering is from Calibamboo Here is the product. Its quality and seems to be the most affordable option available.

We can't cut down the existing fence due to homeowners association rules, but can cover it up. Bamboo just seems like the most friendly option. Well likely just get the dark color as linked above and cut to 5' so we don't lose the view. We will attach it to the existing fence with wire and probably frame it out to add aesthetics.

Its more to give our space some character and the ability to sit outside without worry that wild raccoons or other animals will simply walk into the yard.

Samarnn, that was an idea. We were considering lattice with Jasmine or something. The problem was that vinyl lattice looked so bad. what would you recommend? As mentioned above we want the whole fence covered because we do get a lot of animals back there and it can make us uneasy especially with little kids to be out there when those animals can simply walk in.

Red berm, we thought of doing an option like you suggested, but not sure how artificial covering looks and how,it would hold up. Thoughts?

Emmarene, we do have a rug with some chairs and a firepit which does help. We just have a lot of cement still and the areas are so narrow there aren't many options that pop in our heads. We want to give our kids space to play a little but also want a nice spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Do do you think tan shade cloth would look to much like a schoolyard or too commercial? It would definitely be the least expensive option. However, it doesn't add much in the way of breaking up the fact that the yard is cement. Color needs to be out there.

"... because we do get a lot of animals back there and ..." If it's giraffes, it won't make any difference.

I would not do tan shade cloth. that is not adding color. It's adding another stain to the already too tan world.

Not giraffes LOL. Raccoons, mainly. Snakes have been seen by neighbors. nothing is going to be full proof. Did you see the bamboo sample I linked too?

Bamboo won't keep out snakes or raccoons. Snakes would like to sun themselves on your patio. Raccoons might check out your yard but won't stay unless there is something to eat there, so a little vegetation won't encourage them one way or the other, unless it is filled with edible berries or something like that. Keep your trash sealed up and out of the area, that's the way to discourage animals.

Hi for the green wall greensmart decor is uv protected and garaunteed for I think 3 years. Also u can order a sample of one sheet off their website for $15 so u can see what it looks like. Also for a temporary fix against rabbits and snakes. We sometimes put a chicken mesh attach to lower 1’ of fence and bury in ground 1’ in an l shape this discouraged digging animals.

Raccoons!@#$! The cursed things can definitely dig & climb, and I believe they can also fly. I fear your bamboo, nor anything similar, will keep them out. I think they'll eat it, or just casually smash it while climbing under or over it.

Get the one you like and install it in 5-ft sections with a 3 or 4 ft gap between the sections of fence. That way you have both the fence you like and the view.

Dchall_san_antonio: has seen some images of this type of set up with lattice and it looked very neat. Where the 3-4’ section of no fence has a tree or bush. Nice look!

Red berm: our yard is not deep at all so if we do artificial it may look bad if it’s obvious it’s fake because you’d be sitting/standing within inches of it. From a distance the stuff looks good

The bamboo fencing looks nice when new, but outdoors it's going to weather out soon. Also, you must frame it out or it will look cheap. It's not going to be a long lasting solution. You'd get more mileage out of shade cloth, the nice looking type. It would be cheaper and easier to install, too. Since you're willing to spend some money on a solution, you might have other options in decorative outdoor fabrics.

But whatever you do is not going to keep animals that can climb (both snakes and raccoons out if they want to come in. What keeps them out for the most part is that that's where they want to be unless you offer them a food source.

Get 6' and trim the bottom just below the wire, boom 5' fence.

Have some fun and consider a DIY project :)

Have you also considered alternate solutions to Christmas style lighting? It can really drive up the electric bill! Did you know you could get that same Christmas style lighting with glow in the dark products and pigments?

How about glass panels? Not privacy but it will cover the openings in the fence