Any ideas on how to make my garden more private?

Question

I have a garden flat and am overlooked by the flat above. It is a large garden. I am not that keen on those plastic type gazebos. Plus I don't want to fill my garden with shade.

Answer 1

Is it at all possible to erect an awning that comes out from the back of the flat..They use these in holland a lot and they are very effective

Answer 2

The suggestion of an obedience class is an excellent one. Read here https://tr.im/4p1q5
It will help your dog learn to behave around other dogs, and help keep your training moving forward as you'll want to be prepared for the next class. Also, a good instructor can be a wonderful resource, someone to help you with any questions or concerns about your dog. Leash training can take a LOT of time and patience, depending upon the dog. I'm not sure what you mean by 'horrible on a leash' but my basic suggestion is that you take a lot of yummy treats with you on walks. When your dog behaves well on the leash (not pulling) praise her and give her treats. Change direction a lot so that she learns to pay attention to YOU and where you are going. It's also helpful to teach a "Watch Me" command such that whenever your dog looks at you you praise her and give her a treat. About chewing, yes a Kong is a great chew toy. Some dogs also like Nylabone brand bones. I suggest also teaching a "Leave It" command. You use this when she shows interest in chewing on something she shouldn't. Then immediately give her something she is allowed to chew, such as the Kong stuffed with somethig yummy. This same command will be helpful on walks when she wants to sniff or eat something she shouldn't. Again, when she does leave the item alone, be sure to give lots of praise. I would look into an obedience class right away. I think that you'll find that a good obedience class can help enormously! Good luck and enjoy your new dog.

Answer 3

I have a good size garden which is screened by leylandi conifers on two sides and laurel bushes on the other.To ensure complete privacy, I have a 10 feet square summer house, at the bottom of the garden,which lets plenty of sunlight in but stops people looking in.

Answer 4

I have a deck and an extremely nosy neighbor. What I've used and they are truly beautiful-are blueberry shrubs. I planted high-bush blueberries in containers, and not only does it give me my wanted privacy, but I get a fruit high in antioxidants to boot. You can also move them around to suit your fancy. You just need about 3 gallon pots with a mixture of 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 garden bark, & 1/3 potting soil, with a handful of azalea food in each pot for acidity. They are shallow rooted, so the pot doesn't have to be deep, but they do need to be kept moist-but not overly wet. Each morning I dump my leftover coffee and grounds on them. I have three different kinds-Duke, Berkeley, & Southmoon. They grow 6' to 8' tall and have virtually no pests that really bother them. Good luck on whatever you choose! PS you can trim them to the height you want.

Answer 5

There are trellis and screen styles suitable for growing various plants that will filter the view rather than block it totally. This give the neighbors something to look at other than you and provides only partial shade.
http://www.finegardenproducts.com/fgp/index.cfm?fuseaction=customer.category&category_code=Trellises
http://www.bambooscreens.co.uk/

Look for books like 'Landscape with Roses', 'The Rose and the Clematis as Good Companions', or 'Ramblers, Scramblers, and Twiners'
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&index=books&field-keywords=Climbing%20plants&page=1
'Small Private Gardens' by Alejandro Bahamon may offer suggestion you could use.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b/105-2568857-2069257?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=private+garden&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go

Vertical gardening
http://mastergardenproducts.com/gardenerscorner/vertical_gardening.htm
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/lw_structures_walls/article/0,2029,DIY_14139_2269290,00.html
http://www.verticalgardeningtips.com/
http://www.trelliscraft.com/
http://www.verticalgardening.com/index.htm

Answer 6

Anything you build or grow will shadow anything underneath. I think you need to pick privacy or shade. Or try to grow or build something that would block their windows and shade only part of your garden.

Answer 7

how about a sunsetter awning? they retract back against the house when you're not using them.

Answer 8

plant a few trees