Privacy in Your Backyard

Everyone likes to have their own quiet space sometimes, and what better place to enjoy it than your own backyard?  While some people may be lucky enough to live in a secluded area far from others, most of us have neighbors somewhat nearby. If your yard is a little too open or your neighbors too close, there are ways to increase the privacy of your own yard.

First, and maybe most obviously, a fence can add privacy. With many types to choose from; wood, iron, rail, chain link, there is a fence for any landscape type. You could even build a privacy wall out of coral rocks.
Secondly, a row of hedges or trees provides much seclusion. They can be planted while seedlings and fast-growing varieties can start providing shelter in a matter of months or years.

Thirdly, landscaping helps with privacy. Flowerbeds, bordered by coral rocks or pavers can put a barrier between you and the neighbors. A coral rock fireplace or a statue can also be a great way to create a quiet space. A patio can have lattice work or trellises around it to block the view from the neighbors or the street. All it takes is a little imagination and planning, and a backyard can be a place of solitude.