In an ideal world, our gardens would be private sanctuaries where we can potter, entertain, and relax away from prying eyes. Yet, for many gardeners, the reality is quite different – spending time outdoors can be like living in a goldfish bowl because there is nothing to screen their plot from passersby and neighboring windows.
This lack of garden privacy is especially noticeable in newer housing developments, where small backyards are often left wide open. And for those of us in dense cities, the challenge is even greater. Take my townhouse garden: it’s flanked on both sides by neighboring homes, and the apartments on the street behind me have a clear view straight in.
