What is the cheapest way to screen a garden?
The cheapest way to secure a garden is often a combination of fencing and hedging plants, such as traditional yew, spiky hawthorn or dense bushes likes holly or pyracantha. Adding motion-activated security lights can also be an added deterrent to intruders and are fairly simple to fit yourself. Transforming an existing chain-link fence into a privacy fence is very easy using fence privacy screens. They come in many different color options and can be custom-sized to fit any existing fence.Living Privacy Fences: A Low-Cost, Long-Term Alternative A living fence is exactly what it sounds like—a row of trees or shrubs planted strategically to create a dense, natural privacy barrier. Arborvitae, especially varieties like Green Giant or American Pillar, are a favorite for this purpose.
Can I block my neighbor’s view into my garden?
It is very easy to install a high fence that can block your neighbour’s view as planning permission is not required for fences less than 6. This is more than enough for most locations with overlooking neighbours, allowing you to go ahead without delay to increase garden privacy. Put simply, if you own the fence and it is within your boundary your neighbour is not allowed to move it or take it down. If they do so it could be classed as trespass and/or criminal damage and they could potentially face criminal charges for doing so, according to surveying company Stokemont.Hedge cutting Under the Highways Act, roadside hedges are the responsibility of the landowner who has to: prevent the hedge from overhanging the highway.Basically, if your neighbour is unwilling or unable to spend money on their fence, you cannot force them to do so by legal means. If you find yourself in this situation, the best thing to do is leave their fence where it is and erect your own on your land.If they have cut your hedge on your side of the boundary, this could be an offence under the Criminal Damage Act 1971 unless they have a lawful excuse. You can consider bringing making a civil claim against them for the damage.
How do I block neighbors’ views into my yard?
Privacy screens are another cheap way to create a barrier between your yard and your neighbor. You can purchase pre-made screens or make your own using materials like bamboo or scrap wood from the garage. Place these screens in strategic areas to block the view from your neighbor’s windows. Grow a natural barrier One of the best cheap ways to block neighbours view is through a natural barrier. A living screen not only prevents neighbours from peering in, but also adds a lush backdrop to your yard. Not only that, but you have the added benefit of additional shade and a cooler backyard in summer.