If your backyard is overlooked the big question is always how to make it feel more private while at the same time not blocking out sunlight or precious views of the sky. The last thing you want is a sense of enclosure because you have gone for boundaries that are too high or used the wrong plants or materials.
To create a more private space it's best to look for creative solutions that will subtly enhance your backyard by keeping it light and airy. Make your go-to choices for backyard screening layers of softly sculptured plants like tall ornamental grasses, deciduous trees that offer a leafy canopy in the summer when you spend most time in your yard, and decorative filigree screens that filter light through rather than casting dark shadows.
