Evergreen screening plants

When you live in an urban or suburban area, privacy can come at a premium. Carefully choosing hedges that can act as a screen without taking up too much

Patrick de Nangle has spent 12 years transforming the space behind his home in Camberwell, south London, into a peaceful oasis full with a clover-covered lawn.

There are many reasons why one might want a privacy screen (or several!) in their yard. Nosey neighbors, to block an unsightly view, to add visual boundaries to your yard, to create an "outdoor room" or add a sense of comfort and intimacy- these are just a few of the reasons to look into creating a privacy screen.There are many avenues to creating a privacy screen, including fencing, structures, as well as using plants. When using plants (whether in addition to hardscape as well), many…

Has your neighbor decided to build an ADU with windows facing directly into your back yard? Maybe they’ve added another story to their house or a 2nd floor deck that makes you feel exposed. Or maybe you have a large property and just want to block the view of a junkyard down the road. No […]

Privacy with Plants! • Tips and ideas on how to use plants to create privacy in your garden or yard! More

Using plants as screening is the prettiest way to block an unsightly view, demarcate space, channel traffic, or form the walls of an intimate outdoor room. A green screen can be anything from a single eye-stopping specimen to a uniform hedge, to a mixture of evergreen and flowering shrubs, to a vine-adorned fence. #green #screens #privacy #landscape #garden

Beth Jamison on Instagram: "Privacy screening with evergreen pleached trees! 🌳 Who doesn’t want a bit of a privacy in their home and garden? We planted these pleached trees around 3 and a half years ago and I can’t believe how much they have grown since then. When initially looking for privacy screening trees, top of the agenda was for them to be in leaf all year round and fast growing. I wanted to make sure our garden was a private as possible, and these evergreen cherry laurel…

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As city living becomes more common and blocks shrink in size, finding the right screening plants for narrow spaces is essential. These plants not only provide privacy but also enhance the beauty of your home or balcony. Many Australian native plants thrive in limited space, making them perfect for your needs. Explore our article for recommendations on the best plants and tips for growing them in compact areas, so you can enjoy greenery without sacrificing space.