Are prying eyes and repeated passers-by on the pavement bordering your home becoming a nuisance? Fortunately, there are several solutions, such as a privacy screen, to keep your private life away from onlookers!
Plant a hedge to screen off your garden
Planting a natural hedge has many advantages in addition to hiding your home and your private life. A dense hedge in your garden will be an additional natural barrier against burglars. What is more, it will add greenery to your surroundings and will be a major asset against bad weather, especially in strong winds. If you are also a nature lover, your hedge will also provide a habitat for wildlife that chooses to settle there.
However, there are a few drawbacks you should be aware of before embarking on the natural hedge adventure. If it is not installed as a mature hedge, you will need to wait several weeks, or even months, to benefit from its protective appearance. It will also require time for maintenance, trimming, watering, and treatment in the event of disease. You can always call in a professional, which will involve additional costs, but a well-maintained hedge is worth it.
To block the view of onlookers, see our experts’ article “Plant-based privacy screen: Which plant should you choose to screen off your garden?” for the different types of trees and plants that can help you create your environment.
Install a natural privacy screen
If you do not have a green thumb but nature is your friend, there are a few solutions to make your garden attractive while keeping your private life private.
Reed screening
Made from pine bark, split reeds, or round bamboo, reed screening is the ultimate natural, adaptable privacy screen. As natural protection from the sun and overlooking, you can attach your screening to pergolas, roofs, mesh fencing, or walls to decorate your outdoor space.
Heather screening
Eco-friendly and highly screening, heather screening is made from natural heather branches. It is a system that is weather-resistant and will be your ally if you want to create shaded areas in your garden while reducing overlooking. On top of all these benefits, heather screening will add natural aesthetics to your garden.
Install an artificial hedge as a privacy screen
If the drawbacks of having a natural hedge are significant for you, do not worry—artificial hedges do exist!
Available in many models, an artificial hedge will do just as good a job of blocking the view of onlookers. Whether you prefer expandable trellis, a green wall, artificial foliage, or a strand hedge, it is the most appealing alternative for those who want greenery without constraints. Depending on the support you want to attach the artificial hedge to, staples or fixing clips will be required.
There are many solutions to keep your outdoor space private; you just need to take the plunge and put in place the solution best suited to your needs.
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