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Lilith Hudson

What type of privacy trees can I grow in pots? 5 container gardening picks that can help screen your backyard

A courtyard full of different trees in container pots

There's nothing better than relaxing in your backyard on a summer's afternoon, but if your neighbor's home overlooks your outdoor space, it can be hard to feel entirely at ease. While tall fences, parasols, or privacy screens might be your go-to, greener landscaping ideas can offer a more visually appealing solution, and you don't necessarily need a sprawling garden border for them, either. 

That's because it's easy to grow beautiful bushy trees in pots to offer an extra layer of privacy from prying eyes. Whether you have a sweeping lawn with roomy flower beds or a small urban courtyard with no soil in sight, container-grown trees are the stylish landscaping idea that makes your outdoor space a private oasis reserved for your eyes only. 

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