These are the flowering plants to grow for privacy that will provide a natural screen full of colour – and transform an overlooked garden into a private retreat

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Forget putting up stark fences or walls! Spend some time researching the best flowering plants to add privacy and screen your garden, and you'll be well on your way to a happy new space.

Yes, some of the most effective ways to screen your space can also be the most beautiful, especially if you're making a point of using blooms to soften boundaries while adding colour, scent, and movement with fast-growing screening plants or flowering container plants for privacy.