If you want your wood fence to create a privacy barrier without being an eyesore, consider opting for this fencing type that ...

Vinyl lattice fence toppers sell for $260 for 24 feet of topper. To add toppers to 300 feet of existing fencing, you'd need 13 sections — that will cost nearly $3,400.

Attach both a planter box at the top of the fence and extend lattice 2 or 3 feet above the fence. Plant annual vines in the boxes that will climb over the lattice throughout summer, such as purple ...