In the UK today, we build houses so close together that it’s easy to feel overlooked. When you spend time in the back garden, there’s nothing worse than feeling like the neighbours are watching your every move. To prevent your neighbours getting a good view or to hide a view that’s not very pleasant, there are things you can do to improve your privacy.
Plant a Hedge
A popular choice is you can look to grow a laurel hedge. Evergreen laurels and evergreen hedging are a great way to make your garden feel more private. If you’re looking for conifers for sale, you can buy a multitude of conifers from our website.
If you want to introduce a hedge look for a laurel hedge for sale. Alternatively, privet, or Leylandii also make a very good screen. As well as providing privacy they’ll dampen sound and provide shelter.
Erect a Garden Fence
You’ve probably already got some fencing but is it great to look at? It’s possible to give it a new lease of life with a lick of paint or a covering of climbers. Choose pressure-treated timber for your fencing and over the years it’ll have its own natural patina. If you want to lighten up the space, there’s always the option of painting it.
Create a Roof Over the Outside Seating Area
It’s difficult to have a seating area in an urban garden that’s not overlooked. There is a way around the problem and that’s by adding a roof. It’s possible to create a secluded area in your garden, even if you’re surrounded on all sides by other properties.
Grow a Screen
There’s a vast selection of evergreen shrubs you can plant to provide screening. Evergreen shrubs are best because you don’t have to worry about them losing their and exposing your garden.
Design a Private Seating Area
If you’ve got a patio area in your back garden, you can make it more private in several ways. Build a pergola, or install a free-standing one and cover it with climbing plants. You won’t have to wait long for them to provide you with a secluded area.
Umbrella-like trees are another option, if you’d prefer a more natural covering. Plum trees, for example, are very easy to train.
We all live so close together nowadays. It’s vital we all have a place of our own where we can feel comfortable and private. it doesn’t take a lot to bring a sense of privacy to your garden.
