Most of us live our lives surrounded by other people. We either work with them, go to school with them, go to church with them, eat with them, or live with them. We all enjoy the company of other people, but sometimes we just want our own personal space and privacy. As people watchers we often are curious what others are doing, and sometimes this can inadvertently lead to an invasion of privacy. While walking the dog past the neighbor’s fence, we might catch ourselves glimpsing into their backyard spaces and at times envying their setup. As a homeowner we may crave more privacy from the ‘over the fence lookers’ or other passerby.
Landscaping can not only increase your curb appeal, but it can also increase your privacy. It’s time to invest in landscaping that you love, and strategically place the right plants to increase the beauty and sanctity of your outdoor living areas. There are options to match every style, but you must make sure that you’re ready to wait for it to grow to its full potential and set it up for success by planting it in its optimal zone.
Here are a few options for the Central and San Joaquin valley areas:
Darkstar Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
This border plant can add both privacy and color to your backyard. The Darkstar Purple Leaf Sand Cherry has purple red to maroon foliage and develops light pink to white blooms in the spring. It grows up to 5 feet tall.
Burgundy Queen Bougainvillea
This fast-growing, climbing vine is ideal for those who want some quick privacy. It’s a vigorous climber and will grow up to 30 feet long! You can use it to weave through trellis or on fences.
Sparkler Arrowwood Viburnum
Several viburnums arranged together can create the perfect privacy hedge along the perimeter of your garden. The plant has glossy green leaves and delicate white flowers. Another bonus for birdwatchers it creates berries that will attract birds to your yard.
Mandevilla
This fast-growing, climbing vine is ideal for those who want to attract hummingbirds and butterflies with its vibrant red, pink or white flowers. It’s also vigorous climber and can scramble up trellis or on fences. You need to choose the climbing variety if you’re looking for privacy.
Emerald Colonnade Holly
This holly naturally grows in a pyramidal shape and can grow up to 12 feet tall!
Jasmine
Jasmine can grow as a vine and its fragrant white flowers can cover a wall or create a privacy screen with its green foliage. There are a lot of varieties, so choose the right one for your zone.
Blue Arrow Juniper
Juniper pairs well with a variety of plants and is drought-resistant. This evergreen shrub is quite hardy and can grow up to 12 feet tall!
These are just a few options for plants to plant to create more privacy in your backyard spaces. We hope that you find the perfect landscape design ideas for your family. We are happy to help answer any questions.