ᐅ Privacy screening—what would you do?

Created on: 10 Aug 2020 20:09
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chewbacca123
Hello,

we are currently planning our outdoor area.
We are still unsure about the best way to create privacy screening towards the neighbor’s house. We have quite a curious neighbor who always stands on their terrace whenever we are outside.
Of course, the adjacent playground should remain accessible for our child.

We find it a bit difficult to decide the best solution. At first, we thought about bamboo plants. They grow quickly and tall. But do they grow dense enough to provide privacy screening?

Or should we go for a wooden fence?
It’s tricky.
Maybe you have suggestions and ideas for us, thank you very much.
Best regards

Blauer Bestway Steel Pro Pool mit Abdeckung auf Terrassenfliesen, Schläuche zur Pumpe.


Wohnhaus links, Garten mit Schaukelgestell, Bauholz, Leiter, Bäume und Hügel im Hintergrund.
chewbacca12311 Aug 2020 18:47
Actually placed between the two terraces – a cool recessed area with wooden cladding
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Alessandro
12 Aug 2020 08:07
Don’t you think the unwanted attention will die down over time?
We built on a gap site surrounded by houses and residents from the 1950s. Naturally, they are curious and follow every step and every little thing happening there.
If I were old and construction started next to me after what feels like forever, I’d probably like to watch as well.
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haydee
12 Aug 2020 08:23
Be careful with ivy when cutting it back. Don’t ask me how I look after trimming the ivy that covers the wall on the neighbor’s side. And it has to go. I already start itching when I get close to it. So, on our side.

The other day on Pinterest, I saw instructions on how to cover an above-ground pool with wood framing. It looked good.
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haydee
12 Aug 2020 08:26
Don’t underestimate the line of sight. From the doctor’s waiting room, you can see almost all the way to the bathroom door through the nursery window. I have never seen anyone staring intentionally or out of curiosity—except for the cleaning lady’s husband.
chewbacca12312 Aug 2020 08:30
Yes, that's true. He is also nice. Nevertheless, we would like to have an attractive privacy screen on this side for the future.
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Alessandro
12 Aug 2020 09:10
I find that ivy often harbors a lot of insects, which then end up in the pool. That’s why I recommend trumpet vine instead. It climbs like ivy but is more visually appealing.