I've always thought of privacy planting as a necessary evil. Rather than being based on aesthetics, this style of gardening generally relies on the imperative of seclusion, giving it an overly manicured and rigid sensibility. This is distinctly not the case at Ina Garten's home in East Hampton.
I spotted the Barefoot Contessa's take on planting for privacy in an archival image from 2008, and it's absolutely stunning. Ina's front yard garden includes four rounded topiaries, a red maple tree bursting with color, and low ground cover like lavender. Medium height hydrangeas add a small burst of color.
