Scroll through a horticulture or garden design book and you will notice that authors often describe the garden as an outdoor room. The explanation is simple: most landscape architects see the garden as a logical continuation of the interior. That is why experts recommend coordinating the style of the garden with the house and facade. Several elements create a unified image, including terrace design, plant selection, outdoor furniture and, not least, the right privacy screen for the garden. We offer several effective ways to create one. Successful garden design combines style and function. Which option suits your garden?
The right screen for the garden – stylish and functional
Whichever option you choose for garden privacy, whether a wire-mesh fence, a playful modern screen or a classic wooden design, it should agree with the building facade and the overall garden concept. Remember that a fence must be stable and high enough to protect your outdoor area from unwanted views. Height is especially important. Modular wooden fences can often be fitted with trellis panels, while metal or stone walls are much harder to transform later.
Privacy for the garden – visually separate your garden from neighboring yards
Your garden should also be clearly separated from neighboring yards with good privacy screening. Ground-cover plants and low walls are not always suitable for this purpose. Even fast-growing bamboo, which has become popular lately, should not be planted directly on the property line. Bamboo spreads quickly, and there is always a risk that shoots will reach the neighbor's yard. The best options for privacy in the garden, are shown in the gallery below.
The massive metal fence is a practical solution to the boundary of the garden
They have a small garden? Protect the seating area with frosted glass panels
With a metal fence, you can separate your garden from a neighbor's garden
Trellises and climbing plants can divide the garden into different areas
Screening with a metal fence – an effective alternative to a wooden fence
A garden on a slope can be protected by a retaining wall and tall shrubs
Trellises and climbing plants protect the garden from the eyes of passers-by
Screening for a small garden with a planted garden fence
Play area in the garden
If your garden borders a forest, no additional screen may be necessary
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