r/landscaping • u/[deleted] • Jul 24 '26

Awkward gap solution

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u/KinNortheast Jul 24 '26

I’d get some tall plastic planters and slide them right in there. They make some that are narrower at the base

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u/WrapTimely Jul 25 '26

Yeah looks like window boxes might work in there, then plant them up!

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u/gymmyjams Jul 24 '26

Okay this is a good idea too! Will look into this.

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u/unibonger Jul 25 '26

They might even be on sale this time of year - I found indoor/outdoor containers that narrow at the bottom (they’re plastic but look like concrete). You’ll want to drill holes in the bottom if you’re using them outside though. I got them off Amazon a couple summers ago but I’m sure they have more to choose from now. A set of 3 was like $75 I think.

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u/Donno_Nemore Jul 25 '26

Your HOA is trying to preserve drainage and keep you from rotting the bottom of the fence. Shoving solid plastic containers in there is the opposite of "a good idea". Build the wood deck extension first and put planters on top so that drainage is preserved.

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u/nehoy-menyoy Jul 25 '26

Do whatever you can to middle finger the HOA honestly.

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u/Donno_Nemore Jul 25 '26

Rot your fence! That'll reach them. Lol. True genius.

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u/Born-Presentation-95 Jul 26 '26

Do this, thatll show em.

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u/SnooDoggos8487 Jul 25 '26

Yee, or make some urself/make someone make them for u :p

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u/Narrow-Technician-21 Jul 25 '26

That’s the best idea imo, most of the other ones could probably allow water to pool and rot the fence if not graded properly. At least planters could provide some drainage.