There was a time you could kick back in glorious solitude right in your own backyard. Then the family next door cleared some trees on their lot. And on the other side, the neighbors’ new master suite includes a second-story deck with nice views—into your yard. Suddenly, you feel like you’re living in a fishbowl.
As larger houses occupy ever-smaller lots and the demand for outdoor living areas grows, privacy is at a premium. And it’s not just about prying eyes invading your space—you may want to shield your own view of your sunbathing neighbors and block out their chatter.
There are a lot of clever and attractive ways to create privacy so you don’t need to build a ten-foot wall all-around your property. How about creating a plant’s screen? None of us don’t want more green in the garden, at the same time with enough private space. And no matter what your style or taste, there are plants that can be used to create your garden privacy. Evergreen, climbing vines, bamboo, or shrub hedges…which is your favorite?