Besides fences, which mainly cover the perimeter, there are privacy screens that can hide a particular zone in your garden or backyard. Such privacy screens can be made of various things: bamboo, metal, wood or even of natural plants, which, I think, is the best option because they don’t spoil the look and seem to be an extension of your garden. Besides, natural privacy screens feature a lot more advantages.
Plant Privacy Screen Advantages
First of all, it’s a lovely natural look that makes you feel in the middle of nature even if it’s a rooftop terrace or a balcony in a big city. You can never go wrong with plants and blooms, they will add curb appeal or just decorative value to the space. Plants will look as a garden extension or can even substitute a garden: a narrow side yard can become a whole blooming space with layers of plants. If you have a narrow or small space, a plant privacy screen will help you avoid a claustrophobic look that would appear with a solid wall.
Screens With Vines
Screens or lattic covered with green or blooming vines is a perfect idea for any space as it will give your zone a secret garden feel. Such a gorgeous feature or a backdrop is definitely worth trying if you are ready to apply effort. The best plants for such a screen are ivy, climbing hydrangea and rose, honeysuckle, rocktrumpet, black-eyed Susan, bougainvillea, choose whatever matches your climate.
The narrow side yard is filled with greenery at all levels, from groundcovers to a greenery wall, it's a whole garden equivalent.
A living fence or a natural privacy screen is the best solution for a small or narrow space, if you choose a basic wall, it might look claustrophobic.
An ivy screen is one of the simplest and most popular ideas when we consider natural privacy screens.
Green vines, natural or faux ones, will be the best solution for a small space to visually expand it.
The lattice wall accommodates blooming vines, and the fence looks as a logical extension of the garden.
Tall Plants
Tall plants like trees or dense greenery can become a lovely hedge or living fence or your privacy screen, especially if you plant them in containers. Such a feature isn’t just a screen, it’s a space divider that looks lighweight and doesn’t make your garden look smaller as it’s airy enough. The choice of such plants is up to you: whatever can withstand your climate, will do. One of the best solutions is bamboo: it’s the fastest growing plant in the world and dense enough to keep a space secluded.
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet, which makes it a perfect choice for a living fence.
Bamboo can be grown in planters, too, so you can make a privacy screen of it anywhere.
Just look how tall bamboo can be! It will block out everyone looking into your garden.
Bamboo in planters is a perfect solution for any outdoor space: it grows fast, it is lush and dense, and that's what we need to keep privacy.
A raised garden bed with tall bamboo is an ultimate solution: it's tall and dense and is very low-maintenance.
Such tall cone-shaped trees will definitely add interest to the garden and will block out some neighbors.
Dracaena trifasciata or snake plant is a lovely way to achieve privacy and add eye-catchiness to the space.
Escalonia is a gorgeous solution for a living fence, so dense and so bright! It will definitely cheer up your garden.
The pool is lined with a hedge and grasses to make this zone more private but in a natural way.
Hornbeams will create a natural privacy screen, as tall as you need, no walls are needed.
A living fence composed of any plants that grow in your climate, is an ultimate idea for any garden.
A small hedge or just a row of tall plants can completely change the game.
A long planter includes two layers of plants: trees and lavender to make a beautiful and all-natural screen.
This outdoor space is done with a green wall, a planter with greenery and just a built-in bench to make it minimal.
This living wall is built of pillar cacti, and this is a smart solution for desert-like climates.
Syzygium is a bold and eye-catchy plant to create a living fence or a natural screen.
The privacy screen is composed of two different types of plants, and textural plants look nice with topiaries.
The tall trees and topiaries create a very nice screen that won't let anyone steal your privacy.
Tall tropical plants are always a good idea to keep your space private and natural at the same time.
Trees and topiaries hide the fence very well and create a natural privacy screen.
Line the fence with tall trees and add lights, so you will keep your garden private without making it claustrophobic, and light will add a welcoming feel.
Tall tropical plants are perfect for natural screening, they bring the vibe and can hide a usual fence.
Olive trees are nice for screening, they look beautiful and textural. (via figlandscapes).
This living fence is layered: there are grasses, greenery and trees. (via finegardening).
Tall trees provide some privacy, and ornamental grasses add interest to this feature. (via savillefurniture).
Container Plants
If you desperately want a natural screen but can’t wait your plants to grow, there’s a solution: take tall planters and choose any plants and blooms you want. The tall planters will add height and your plants, whatever they are, will create desired privacy. Anything from ornamental grasses to dense shrubs will work here.
Stylish rectangular planters with trees are sure to keep your space private natural style. (via elizabethstreetpost).
Tall dark planters with trees can be placed around your patio or terrace to make it naturally private.
Trees can be planted in pots, so you will be able to place them anywhere.
These modern planters feature trees, greenery and pebbles creating a lovely all-natural privacy screen.
Tall topiaries are also a very nice and eye-catchy idea for any modern space. (via thehomegrowns).
Potted trees and lush plants will add privacy and will become your alternative to a privacy screen or wall.
Black pots and tree cone-shaped trees are perfect to make your space naturally private.
Planters with ornamental grasses are always a thing for modern spaces, and this is not only for a garden, for a terrace or a balcony, too.
Tall greenery in planters is one of the best ideas to make your space private and fresh.
If you need something modern yet bold, choose ornamental grasses and to use them for privacy, add containers that add to the height.
Black planters with grasses are nice privacy screens, space dividers and just decor feature for outdoors.
Pick stylish containers that match your space look and plant trees and some greenery or moss to stylishly screen the terrace.
Tall planters allow you to choose any plants to create a privacy screen, they will add height.