If you’re lucky enough to have your outside space at your property, you are probably keen to get as much use from it as possible. Being able to step out of your back door and into your own garden can bring immense joy. Everyone should be able to use their garden as much as they would like, but one major issue that many homeowners face is a lack of privacy in their outdoor space. Whether you simply want to lie down on a sunlounger and soak up the sun or you want to let your kids play freely, feeling like you are being overlooked can significantly impact your enjoyment of your garden. Your backyard should be your outside haven; a place to relax in, entertain guests, or spend quality time with your kids. So, when your backyard is exposed to a public road or you have nosy neighbours lurking nearby, it can really spoil your enjoyment of your garden. This issue isn’t something that you simply need to accept. Instead, there are some key changes that you can make to your garden to help you enjoy more privacy in your space. Here are some simple tips to help you do just that:

The most obvious way to introduce more privacy to your backyard is to rethink your fencing. If your current fencing is low, it’s worth exploring whether this can be changed. Using fencing to establish your boundaries and add privacy can also be an excellent way to boost the value of your property and make it appeal to potential buyers in the future. Before you start ripping out your current fence and ordering a new one, it’s essential to check your local regulations and laws. There may be restrictions on the height of fencing in your neighbourhood, and in some cases, you may be allowed to add taller fencing, but you will need to apply for planning permission first. So, checking where you stand legally before you change your fences is a good idea to avoid any costly mistakes. 

Adding fencing isn’t the only way to add privacy to your property, helping it to feel safer and more secure. A more natural way to establish your boundary and enjoy some screening from prying eyes is to plant some hedges. Conifers may seem like the obvious choice to achieve privacy, but for an attractive alternative option, beech hedges are the perfect addition to your garden. As they change throughout the season, beech hedges not only bring privacy to your garden, but also add colour and interest throughout the year.

If you want to add privacy to specific areas of your garden, such as patios or entertaining spaces, this can be achieved in a few ways. Adding a sail shade, introducing a pergola, or installing an awning can all provide some privacy. But if you want to make the entire garden a private space, planting hedges and adding fences are the best options.