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Homes & Gardens
Megan Slack

Nicole Kidman Uses a Genius Two-Tier Planting Trick to Ensure Total Backyard Privacy – It’s the Ultimate 2026 Small-Space Solution

Nicole Kidman.

Privacy is a luxury we often crave in our gardens, but few understand the importance of a secluded sanctuary quite like Nicole Kidman. To protect her personal space, the Big Little Lies actress uses a strategic planting method that works beautifully in any yard, regardless of size.

In the third photo of the carousel below, Kidman showcases the boxwood – also known as Common Boxwood or Buxus sempervirens – a glossy evergreen and a top choice for those seeking the best plants for privacy. Above the boxwood, she has selected what looks like a Ficus Nitida – Ficus 'Indian Laurel' – a hedge famously popular for screening in Southern California.

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