If adding privacy to the garden is top of the to-do list this new year, Forest Garden – the UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of wooden garden products, is on hand to help homeowners tackle this common issue.

Jenny Davis, Head of Marketing for Forest Garden, said: “Gardens are increasingly becoming extensions of the family home, and it is paramount to create a space that isn’t overlooked so you can enjoy it to its fullest potential.”

Creating privacy in the garden can come with its own challenges, but the experts at Forest Garden are on hand to help owners find the right solution for their outside space.

Jenny said: “There are many ways to make a garden more private, but enhancing privacy begins with identifying the specific reasons why your space feels overlooked.

“Is it open and overlooked from ground level or are you overlooked from above with neighbouring first-floor windows looking straight onto your garden?  Maybe you’re in a rental property, with low-level boundary fencing and you don’t want to invest in 6-foot fence panels.

“There are several effective garden privacy solutions available, it’s a case of finding the perfect one for your garden’s needs.”

Screen off your garden

Not only are they ideal for zoning specific areas of the garden, but screens are perfect if you want to add an element of privacy to open spaces.

Slatted Wall Planters from Forest Garden come with 2 shelves, ideal for adding trailing plants and foliage to further enhance the cocooning feeling.

Garden structures for overhead privacy

If your garden is overlooked from above, a garden structure, such as a pergola, will create privacy.

Add climbing foliage to create a lush canopy and you’ll make the area really private.

How do I make my garden corner private?

Private nooks are gold in a garden. They are perfect for relaxing with a book, soaking up the rays or maybe adding a hot tub for the ultimate indulgence.

Simple garden structures such as a pergola, arbour or summerhouse provide very private corners.

Alternatively, to zone off a private deck or patio, consider a wall of garden privacy screens.

Slatted screens in a variety of sizes ensure an uninterrupted view and the slats also mean they are brilliant for supporting climbing plants which add even more privacy as they grow.

What are the options for temporary garden screening?

If you’d prefer something less permanent, especially useful for rented properties, Forest Garden has a range of flexible free standing garden screens.

Forest Garden’s Trellis Planter combines a 75-litre timber planter with an integrated diamond trellis. It’s a brilliant support for climbing plants and with the right selection of planting will provide plenty of privacy, even year-round if you select evergreen plants.

If you want to go all out, Forest Garden’s Living Screen Planter features a 134-litre capacity timber planter with integral slatted trellis that supports plants on both sides. It’s perfect for creating a garden screen and attractive floral display.

Forest Garden’s range of privacy options are available now.