These lush planting ideas will shelter your seating area from wind, noise and nosy neighbours – they're natural screening tricks that experts swear by

Ornamental grasses in garden.

With unpredictable summer weather ranging from too hot, too wet or too windy – let's face it, it pays to be 'garden shade prepared' living in the UK!

It's important to consider the orientation of your garden to see what would work best. If garden seating is situated in a naturally windy and shady corner, you'll need sturdy planting options; if it's south-facing, varieties that are happy in full sun will work best.