Stagger taller trees, grasses, and greenery near the fence line to block the view from your neighbors and add more protection to your backyard. Then, plant a mix of shorter shrubs and perennials to fill in the gaps and make a more unified, natural privacy wall in your backyard.
With growth rates from 3 to 5 feet per year the fastest growing privacy hedges are Thuja Green Giant, Leyland Cypress, Cryptomeria Radicans, and Wax Myrtle. Carolina Sapphire Cypress, Nellie Stevens Holly, Oakland Holly, and Wavy Leaf Ligustrum offer fast privacy with 2 to 3 feet of upward growth per year.
Even where you will be installing the fence within your own property makes a difference. A privacy fence in your backyard will often not require a permit unless it is to be over 6 feet tall, depending on where you live, while the cut-off for the same type of fence in your front yard may be just 3.5 feet.
Mask Your Fence With Potted Trees and Shrubs
Choose a range of pots, container and tubs in various styles, heights, sizes and colours and fill them with all kinds of plants, shrubs, flowers and trees — you can even use them as a base in which to plant vigorous climbing plants.
Keep your window open, or have them practice outside. The noise will drive your neighbors crazy. Hang a bunch of wind chimes on the outside of your house. That way, when it gets windy, your neighbors won't be able to get a quiet moment.
Privacy screens can be installed directly in front of the existing fence (on your side), totally negating the need to negotiate with your neighbours.
If you notice your stalker, try to get away from them and into a public area or into your or a friendly neighbour's home. If the harassment carries on, your only option is to Contact The Local Police.
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To build a privacy screen, start by digging post holes with a post hole digger. Next, install vertical posts using concrete to secure the posts in place. Install horizontal privacy slats with screws, using a spacer and a level to make sure the gap between each horizontal slat is uniform.
Fences are typically built between 2 and 8 inches from the line between properties. Some areas will allow the building of fences directly on the property line, but in this case, you'll have to cooperate with your neighbor and potentially share the cost of the fence.
Privacy fences, by design must be tall enough to obstruct the view into your property. For that reason, privacy fences are typically between 6-8 ft. tall in residential areas. The maximum privacy fence height is 8 ft in most cases.
Want a quick way to make your above-ground pool private without having to build a fence? Simply take a privacy fence screen and wrap it around posts attached to your pool. You'll want a screen that's durable and waterproof so it won't be damaged when you splash around in the pool.
Privacy screen protectors have a special filter (the privacy filter) that allows light to pass through from certain angles. You can compare screen privacy filters with traditional window blinds.
The average cost to install a vinyl privacy fence is around $15 to $30 per linear foot. Material costs range from $12 to $30 per linear foot, with the average homeowner spending between $15 and $40 per linear foot on total fence installation.
Be sure to illuminate access to the house with porch lights and task lighting for outdoor kitchens and grill spaces. For dining and conversation areas, candlelight, wall mount down lighting, and chandeliers create an inviting and relaxed mood. Steps and walkways should also be illuminated for safety and added ambiance.
A lattice fence that partially encloses an area works well (like my mother has on one side of her deck). Plants can also create a great privacy screen. For a less permanent option, you can hang some curtains to create a secret garden room. They have an extra benefit in that you can choose whatever colors you want.