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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Thomas Rutter

Plants for privacy on a balcony – grasses, shrubs and climbers to create an urban oasis

Ornamental grasses in a planter on a balcony.

Balconies and terraces can often feel exposed and open with passersby able to look into your home. Planting that screens your outside space is important and will enhance your balcony by adding a sense of privacy and seclusion. 

Fortunately, many balcony garden ideas can help you to create a sheltered urban oasis. Clever planting selections can be a natural and green way to enclose and screen your balcony. What's more, you are sure to be able to find planting that is suited to your conditions, whether in full sun or full shade, there is a plant for every position. 

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