In a world of DIY and custom landscaping projects, unique gardening ideas have reached an entirely new level of innovation. Gone are the days when gardening ideas are limited to “how to create the best vegetable garden with a full-time job;” instead, the home market is flush with a beautiful and diverse array of gardens. From tiered hanging pots and vines to a sound barrier, the following gardening ideas will help to create a stunning landscape that also offers some much-needed privacy. Read on to discover what tips the home experts at Movoto have in store for you!
Do You Need To Create A Private Oasis In Your Front, Back, Or Side Yard?
Whether you have a few acres of land or have purchased a townhome with a smaller front and back yard, the following gardening tips will help you to create privacy in your outdoor spaces.
Idea #1: Tiered Hanging Pots and Vines — Installing tiered hanging pots and vines to your backyard or front patio spaces can turn your public-facing space into a private oasis. The best part about this gardening idea, is that you can choose to hang as many pots and vines as you desire. Two simple pots that are filled with a leafy plants can provide a privacy screen for your favorite sunbathing area. Conversely, a wall of tiered hanging pots can allow the light to filter into your backyard, while simultaneously keeping out any “prying eyes.” Pots should be filled with plants and flowers that provide both a vibrant color and a beautiful scent. If you want to use vines, then try a flowering vine, such as morning glory, which can reach a height of 20 feet in just a few months.
Idea #2: Outdoor Privacy Screens — If you don’t have a “green thumb” and are constantly seeking gardening tips, then a privacy screen with a single flowering vine is the solution to your privacy requirement. The largest benefit of the privacy screen is that it can easily be moved around your yard or patio space. These screens add a small amount of privacy without committing to an expensive, or bulky, fence. Additionally, privacy fences can be made out of multiple materials, which makes for a great DIY project. Alternatively, you can choose to purchase a ready-made privacy screen. To turn a privacy screen into a miniature garden, plant a flowering vine at the bottom of the screen. Using a small amount of wire or string, you can encourage the vine to grow up the sides of the privacy screen. You can also plant roses along the edges of the privacy screen to create a visually stunning garden that requires a minimal amount of maintenance and care.
Idea #3:Â Evergreen Hedges— Evergreen hedges are also known as “living fences.” Densely planted evergreens can provide both privacy and tranquility to outdoor spaces. Hedges can be cut into various shapes and styles, or left to grow in a more natural state. When creating your evergreen hedge, make sure that you plan the shrubs in approximately 12 inches apart. The latter spacing will allow the hedges to grow and fill out, without forcing them to compete for valuable resources, such as sunlight, shade, and water. The only downside of an evergreen hedge, is that they will take at least a year to fill out and provide the desired level of privacy.
Idea #4:Â Make A Garden Wall — This gardening idea requires you to become a bit crafty. Creating a garden wall will require you to install outdoor shelves. Herb gardens and small vegetables, such as tomatoes or beans, can be great additions to your gardening wall. These plants should sit on the shelves and can be grown in individual pots or in one communal pot. This unique gardening idea will create the privacy that you desire, while simultaneously providing your kitchen with some of the most sought-after herbs and vegetables for delicious homegrown meals!
Idea #5: Make A Stand With Bamboo — A stand of bamboo can turn any outdoor space into a serene, private setting. Bamboo is a fast growing plant that can be used to create an effective screen along the edge of your property. When planting bamboo keep in mind that it is an aggressive spreader, which means that it is a bit of a bully and will seek to push out your other plants. To combat the aggressive nature of bamboo, simply prune it back and plant it in an area of your yard where it can grow by itself, without competing with neighboring plants.
Idea #6: Install An Old-Fashioned Trellis — Trellises are the perfect gardening idea for anyone interested in creating a semi-private space. Trellises are the perfect solution for plants that seek to grow up, up, up. They are both versatile and movable, while simultaneously providing visual interest. are a great option for semi-privacy, especially with plants growing up the side. They are versatile and movable, and they provide visual interest.
Idea #7: Don’t Forget The Sound Barrier — Creating privacy in your home’s outdoor spaces is about more than creating visual privacy; in fact, sound is an equally important aspect. There are several gardening ideas that involve sound, however one of the Movoto community’s favorite ideas is a water feature at the center of a small garden. The water feature will provide the tranquility and sound barrier that you need to enjoy the privacy of your small garden. Water features can easily be paired with trellises, bamboo stands, outdoor privacy screens, and tiered gardening pots or vines.
With these gardening ideas at the ready, your home’s outdoor spaces can soon be transformed into beautiful, tranquil, and serene areas that provide both privacy and a place to relax with family and friends. The best part about using a garden to create a private space is that you can easily enhance the beauty of your home throughout the seasons and years to come. So grab your tools, head to your local gardening store, and get ready to transform your home’s outdoor spaces!
2 Point Highlight
1) Gone are the days when gardening ideas are limited to “how to create the best vegetable garden with a full-time job;” instead, the home market is flush with a beautiful and diverse array of gardens.
2)Â The best part about using a garden to create a private space is that you can easily enhance the beauty of your home throughout the seasons and years to come.
