
If you're looking to create a little more seclusion in your backyard, your first consideration might be to erect a fence, but have you considered the best plants for privacy to keep those prying eyes away?
Trees are often used to build up textured foliage that can act almost like a natural wall, but there are some excellent options out there from the plant world, including shrubs and vines. And there is no time like the present, with spring on the horizon, now is the best time to get working on your backyard, introducing lush greenery along fences, patios and borders. Here, we speak to the gardening pros to pick out their five firm favorites that will transform the space.