Add privacy to your yard to create a gorgeous getaway.
Check out these landscaping ideas for creating a private, secluded yard.
Add some seclusion to your yard with landscaping tips and tricks.
Simple details, including a wide cap piece, break up an overwhelming facade on this extra-tall barrier.
A decorative latticework hung on the fence is an outdoor-ready, artistic element.
Lights near the bottom of the fence provide a safety element and ambiance for nighttime gatherings.
Groundcover and a mid-height tree soften the geometric lines of the paved seating area.
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Two oversize urns planted withrhododendronsmark the transition from public to private space.
A wispy groundcover ofsweet woodruffsoftens the space between the gravel pathway and the fence.
A climbing vinehere,Boston ivysoftens hardscape edges and adds another layer of privacy.
Low-growing shrubs, such as a dwarf globe bluespruce, provide a way to maintain a year-round softscape barrier.
A carefully chosen selection of plants and materialsriver rock, patterned pavers, variegatedhostas,black-eyed Susansoffers low-maintenance beauty.
A wide, shallow container on top of the pergola contains trailing plants.
Two materials in the fencestucco and wrought iron break up what could be a static facade.
A trimmedboxwood shrubsupports the fence style and closes the gap between public and private spaces.
Trees, includingJapanese maple, are planted close to the house and fence and enclose the area overhead.
Richly stained wood doors break up a large expanse of stucco.
Ready For Roses
A fence offers seclusion and space for pretty plants to bloom.
Architectural details on hardscape elements can add visual interest to privacy elements.
Here, a gentle curve keeps the eye moving along the top of the fence.
Rambling plants like thisclimbing roseare an appealing way to soften walls.
Solve your climbing rose blooming problems with these tips.
Create a Restful Nook
Use plants to cocoon a garden spot.
This inexpensive backyard privacy idea uses existing natural elements.
Trees are often used as a canopy over a quiet nook.
Here, a pergola serves the same purpose.
Plants can complement each other and hardscape elements.
Pretty blooms, includingastilbe, get a boost by being planted in an elevated container.
Fanciful Fence
This garden privacy idea dresses up a barrier with accents.
Mixing materials heightens visual interest in a mostly hardscape section of the garden.
Here, pavers combine with river rocks and shredded wood for a distinctive edge.
Garden ornaments adorn the fence, including an imaginative birdhouse planter and a series of bright purple paintings.
A tallwood fencegets a pick-me-up with a simple latticework top.
Casual Corner
A few plants and accents create a pretty, private nook.
Repeating patterns make the difference in even the simplest of landscapes.
Here, the angles of the pavers are replicated in the angles of the corner.
When the grasses are cut back in the spring, evergreenmagnoliaand Alaskan cedar maintain structural interest.
A large water fountain helps filter out noise from neighbors, making the yard feel more private.
The green spreads across the ground between square concrete pavers for a luxe look.
Potted plants adorn the hearth for added texture and color.
There are many garden privacy ideas for hedge plants, but looking at specific varieties is essential.
Americanarborvitaeis an upright evergreen with flat sprays of scalelike needles.
Letting it grow tall provides a great privacy hedge.
Some varieties grow to 20 feet tall.
Check out the best plants for hedges here.
Pavers, stones, and gravel add natural charm, while shrubs and small trees amp up the green.
The bamboo privacy fence gives the garden a contemplative feel and adds a delicate texture.
In addition, foliage on top of the bamboo stalks adds an extra bit of density to the screen.
See which bamboo plant is right for your garden.
