We all love spending time in the garden. Esepically when the sun is shining! Whether you’re sunbathing, catching up on a good book or have the kids out in the paddling pool, there’s nothing better on a hot day. Unfortunately, no one wants their lazy day at home to be broadcast to all the neighbours, surrounding properties and anyone who happens to be walking by. What you need is a little bit of privacy and luckily – you don’t need to spend a fortune to get it.
Read on for some simple garden solutions that will help make your outdoor space a private paradise.
Trees and bushes
You can find instant privacy in the form of some strategically planted trees and privacy bushes. Simply plant them where you think you’d benefit from them the most. They also provide plenty of shade so they’re ideal for those hot summer days.
Planters
If you have a balcony you want to make the most of, but you’re struggling with the fact everyone can see you, then don’t worry. Simply invest in some large planters and choose some plants that grow wide to create the perfect natural screen. Plant them in some colourful planters and they’ll look great too!
A bamboo screen
If you’re looking for something a little less permanent – perhaps if you’re renting or you just don’t want to plant anything new, then a bamboo screen could be the best option. Tall, wide and with the ability to be picked up and placed anywhere, you can create a perfect screen while you enjoy some much needed privacy.
Install some faux hedges
Again, these are an ideal option if you don’t want something permanent. Faux box hedges can be installed anywhere in your garden and can help create the perfect relaxing space, offering shade as well as privacy. They’re available various sizes, heights and widths which means whatever the shape or size of your garden, there is one to suit.
Lattice
If you’re looking for something more traditional but still with the ability to customise, then a lattice might be the perfect choice. Lattices come in all heights and widths and can easily be positioned to give you the privacy you need. You can customise them with some small planters of colourful flowers and even fragrant herbs. They’ll instantly make any seating area prettier and more stylish.
Create a living wall
This popular gardening trend is perfect for adding privacy to your outdoor space. These stunning creations are simple enough to put together – as long as you have the time and patience – however they do require some maintenance to keep them looking fresh and vibrant. You can choose an existing fence or create one from scratch and then install some battens across it. From there you simply install some planters to create the living wall effect. For more details of how to create a living wall, check out some simple how totutorials on YouTube.
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