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Holly Crossley

8 best plants for privacy to provide beautiful, botanical screening for your garden

Composite of hawthorn, bamboo and photinia.

The best plants for privacy are both pretty and practical. Whether you want to create a secret hideaway at the bottom of your garden, screen the neighbour's view of your patio, or break your space up into enchanting outdoor "rooms", there are plenty of options to choose from.

A fence or wall is often a go-to solution for blocking spaces from sight. However, using plants is often suited to more relaxed garden trends. It's also better for wildlife – many shrubs and flowers will attract birds, beneficial pollinators, and other creatures.

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