Spring is in the air and so is the urge to sit and relax in the garden, ideally without being overlooked. Let’s have a look at some simple and stylish garden privacy ideas so you can create an inner city, secret garden of sorts.

The garden has been a sacred sanctuary space since ancient Roman times, and designed to be an enclosed haven away from the prying eye. It’s as important today in urban city life as it was 1000’s of years ago to have an oasis to relax in. A garden of one’s own.

Go for large architectural/sculptural plants

First of all, there’s lots of gorgeous flowers and fauna allowing for a natural barrier with layers of foliage. Such as tall ornamental grass, herbaceous borders and large shrubs. Hydraganeas, hybiscus, magnolias, the list is endless of ‘botanical barrier’ options.

Artificial foliage also offers good privacy screen options. Ideal for a busy lifestyle as, let’s face it, it stays ‘in bloom’ all year round.

Cement pots and vases

Use plant stands and cement pots in your garden lounge area to add an interesting textural aspect, such as these concrete effect pots made from robust firestone.

Pergolas and Parasols

It’s good to have lots of interesting heights and textures in the garden. Go for something structural and solid like a pergola, trellis, bamboo fencing or wooden screen, which gives plants a platform to grow against and at the same create a beautiful focal point for the garden and outdoor dining area.

If you have a small garden and are looking for a little seclusion and silence to sit and relax as you lounge in your ‘outdoor living room’, invest in a good parasol to cover you from both April showers and prying eyes.

Have a look at the Out and Out range of designer parasols, available in lots of different shapes, sizes and colours, from black to grey, taupe to green. Get an elegant, modern seamless look for your garden that blends right in with not only your colour scheme but with nature itself.

We love this Bali Parasol, in Hunter Green, Dark Grey or Taupe, which would compliment any backyard garden furniture or balcony design scheme. Great matched with our different dining sets, or to simply provide shade for one small bistro table or garden bench. It doesn’t need to fit into a specific table with a designated parasol hole, thanks to its cantilever design. It simply fits into the parasol base weight and can lean to one side. With our parasols and garden accessories, you are guaranteed excellent design, quality materials and durability.

If you have a large garden and spend hours outside relaxing and entertaining at the weekend, why not go for multiple pergolas and parasols to divide the different areas and create visual boundaries.

Awe-some awnings

A colourful awning does a great job of not only creating privacy, but also looks so pretty in pastels and sorbet colours for good spring summer vibes.

If you have an idyllic kitchen garden, you can also use these to shade your herbs for the hotter summer days, as with our parasols.

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We hope to inspire you with plans for your own space, whether you are looking to decorate a compact balcony space or a beautiful country manor, as a homeowner or renter.