Redesign wall to screen us from neighbours
We look out from our kitchen onto this awful wall and neighbours lean to. We are looking for ideas to introduce screening in this area and would like your opinions about what to do.
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minnie101
3 years agoI was also going to suggest an olive!
do you get on with the neighbours? I was wondering if you could paint the wall (and window frames) in a dark colour so that it all recedes into the background. If you also use some bright colours for flowers, cushions, rug etc your eyes should be drawn to the colour rather than the wall. Hopefully the neighbours would be willing to share some of the cost
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Sonia
3 years agoGosh how intrusive! As you have paving right up to the boundary, I would get some nice big pots either terracotta for a traditional look or if you prefer a more modern look get black or grey pots, plastic or clay. Get the biggest you can afford so that maintenance is easier, then plant them up with evergreen shrubs. Depending whether that spot is sunny or shady will determine what will grow well. Bamboo or Fatsia Japonica for a modern look, or Viburnum tinus, Ceanothus and Photinia for a more country look. You can also grow dwarf trees in pots such as cherry trees (Prunus) or even Apple trees.
FATSIA JAPONICA (GETS BIG SO A GREAT SCREENER)
BAMBOO
gertie58 thanked Sonia
Patrina