Do you ever get the feeling you’re being watched when spending time in your own garden? Your garden should be somewhere you can relax without worrying about what you’re doing or who’s looking at you. Perhaps you’re happy with how your garden looks but there’s a lack of privacy that you need to improve.
Fortunately, there are many ways you can make your garden space private without breaking the bank. Take a look at these inspired ideas for creating more privacy in your backyard.
Privacy Screens
Privacy screens are ideal for creating more privacy in your garden without taking up too much space. The advantage of these screens is that you can build them to the height required to gain privacy without having to ask for anyone’s permission. You’re not altering the height of a border fence; you’re only adding something to your own garden space.
You can also design a privacy screen to your own specifications. You can be as creative as you want if you get a handmade screen. If you have carpentry skills of your own, you can put a simple screen together yourself.
Hedging
Hedging is a favourite among gardeners looking to add more privacy to a space. Hedges are perfect because they don’t look out of place in a garden and offer as much or as little privacy as you need. You can plant them in the ground or you can turn your walls or fences into planters to allow for extra height.
A Portuguese laurel hedge is a great example of a hedge you can start from scratch. Available in different growth sizes, you can either get the hedge in your required height or wait for it to grow. It’s also easy to keep trimmed throughout the year.
Hang a Sail
A sail is a good way to provide your garden with some privacy when you have tall buildings around your home. It ensures no-one can look down into your garden from windows in other buildings. It’s also the perfect way to keep your garden shaded during the hottest days.
It sets the scene for a backyard space where you can dine with friends and family on a warm summer’s evening. If you’re growing fruits and vegetables in your garden, a sail could help to protect what you’re growing from hungry birds.
Plant Trees
This may not offer an immediate solution to your privacy problem but if you intend to stay in your current property for the foreseeable future, this could be exactly what you need. Large trees can offer a covering for small spaces and add plenty of character to any garden.
They’re also a sustainable option for your own home and the surrounding community. The more trees planted, the better the air quality for everyone.
Draw Back Curtains
If you have an exterior extension you use in your garden to entertain or spend time relaxing in, draw back curtains could be a fantastic option. It doesn’t take much work to put up a curtain line and hang some soft, breathable linen. This will provide you with the privacy you need when you want it.
You can also hang the curtains up when you don’t need to use them. This way, your exterior extension is still connected to the rest of the garden when you don’t want to separate it for the purposes of privacy.
Private Decked Area
If you have enough space in your garden, you may want to section off part of it to make it more private. Creating a decking area is ideal for this. For example, many people like to use hot tubs on decking and want privacy while doing so.
The decked area can include sides so the area is almost enclosed. You can build the sides up to a height that suits you and spend time in your hot tub knowing it’s completely private.
Bamboo Wall
Bamboo is another sustainable material that gardens can benefit from. It’s also easy to work with so you wouldn’t have trouble building a wall without having prior experience. In addition to providing privacy, bamboo also looks like a luxury product.
If you’re looking for something that will give your garden the wow factor while meeting your practical goals, a bamboo wall is what you’re looking for. It’s not hard to find either. Your local garden store should be able to order what you need.
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