Creating Privacy in the Garden: Fences, Hedges, and Living Screens

This dense-weave fence provides plenty of privacy and blends well with any garden setting.

• Nothing creates a private outdoor room like a fence. If you don't want a wood fence, consider semi-permanent bamboo, willow, or reed fencing. Pre-made lattice panels also work.
• Instead of solid yew or cedar hedges, try staggered tree plantings to filter views without blocking completely. Borrow the view beyond for a sense of more space. Evergreens are good for hedges, but deciduous trees/shrubs like lilacs work too—fast-growing with fragrant spring flowers.
• Use trellises for seasonal screens. Cover with fast-growing flowering vines. Annuals like morning glories or cardinal climbers grow quickly. Use trellis netting for large areas—attach to sturdy posts.
• Ornamental grasses—especially taller varieties—create screens. Many thrive in large containers.
• Create a "hedge" of tall annuals; dense corn or sunflower plantings work.
• A series of overflowing hanging baskets adds privacy and beauty to any front porch.

Define a garden room, create privacy, or provide beautiful garden trellising with bamboo screens.