Especially during the warm summer months, you’re going to be wanting to spend a significant amount of time in your garden. Surrounding yourself with nature while simultaneously being within the comfort of your home is a pleasure that many people take for granted. Whether you decide to blow up a mini kids’ swimming pool, or you’d simply like to dine outdoors with family friends, privacy is what many many people desire when it comes to their garden.
If you’re already equipped with a secluded garden, then that shouldn’t be too difficult a challenge. However, if you’re surrounded by apartment blocks with views of your garden, then that might be a bit trickier to enjoy the outdoors with privacy. However, don’t despair, because here are some things that you can do to your garden to maximise your privacy.
1) Wire garden fencing
While wires themselves might seem to do very little when it comes to blocking views of your garden, you’d be surprised at what you can do with them. While it might take a while until it’s the way you want it, growing vines on the wires can not only help create more privacy in your garden, but it’ll also blend in with the natural atmosphere, making you feel more at one with nature. It’s also a great idea if you’ve got ugly apartment blocks in the distance, replacing the ugly view from your garden with one of nature. On top of that, it’s really cheap to do!
2) Rattan fencing
If you’re not willing to wait for the vines to grow, then you could always invest in some regular fencing for your garden. However, standard wooden fencing doesn’t always look good on the eye, especially after it’s been exposed to a lot of rain over the years. On the other hand, rattan garden furniture and rattan fencing are much more durable. It also looks natural in that it’ll blend in with the nature in your garden.
3) Keep building regulations in mind
Unfortunately, building regulations in the UK require all garden fences, hedges or barriers to be 2 metres in height or less. As such, that can limit your options. However, if you’re creative enough, you might be able to create a sloping garden. If you do it right, this slope won’t be included in the 2 metres, giving you more height to play with. With that being said, you might want to ask for your neighbour’s permission beforehand.
4) Create an air of romance
Climbers, such as ivy and roses, don’t only create a romantic atmosphere. If you’ve got enough of them in your garden, then you should be able to create an area that’s not visible from outside the garden. In that case, you’ll not have maximised privacy in that area, but you’ll also be surrounded by beautiful plants and nature whilst you’re there. What a perfect place for a date!
