Patio privacy mistakes — 7 errors to swerve when creating a secluded space, plus how to fix them

Patio privacy mistakes are worth avoiding. Here is a wooden patio with brown rattan seats and a table with a tray of orange juice, with tall trees and ornamental grasses surrounding the scene.

You might be wondering what patio privacy mistakes you should avoid if you feel like you're still getting prying eyes while lounging in your yard.

We've asked landscaping experts about the errors they've seen while working on clients' outdoor spaces, what to avoid, and how to fix them. Poor positioning, using tall fences, and even planting identical shrubs are just a few they've seen over the years and pick out as key errors in patio privacy planning.