Make Your Backyard More Private

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Feel comfortable in your own backyard by adding privacy!

Would you love to spend more time on your deck or in your backyard this spring, but you hesitate because you know that your neighbors or passing traffic can see you? Have you had bad experiences with nosy neighbors or distracted pets? Make your backyard more private and keep peace with all with these backyard privacy design tips.

Privacy with Landscaping

You can use landscaping to your advantage to help make your backyard more private. There are several methods you can try on for size:

  • Layering: Layering multiple plants with varying sizes and textures will create a deep privacy screen for your backyard and home. If you do not have a privacy fence, this method could be effective for your property.
  • Focal points: Planting an evergreen tree or a fast-growing plant as a focal point can also serve as a privacy device. 
  • Vertical gardens: Crossing over into hardscaping territory, we have vertical garden walls. Train climbing plants up lattice fences or privacy screens, or install a living privacy wall.

Privacy from Second Story Views

Backyards can lack privacy from more than one angle. Sometimes, the problem comes from above. If you need privacy from neighbors’ second-story windows, you will need to think up. Thankfully, shade is generally a welcome feature in any outdoor living space. You can help make your backyard more private from aerial views by installing an outdoor shade structure over your patio or deck. Examples include pergolas, gazebos, pavilions, screened porches, awnings, and umbrellas or canopy sails.

If you live in Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence is happy to design and build the outdoor shade structure that will match your outdoor living needs. 

Privacy from Eye-Level Neighbors

What if your backyard needs privacy at eye level? If you are thinking of increasing privacy on your deck or patio, then a privacy screen could work great. You could also install a shade structure that is screened in or has curtains. Plant boxes can assist in creating a green privacy screen.

If you are more concerned about making your entire backyard private at eye level, then a privacy fence is the best solution. Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence can help create that privacy you need.

Call Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence For Your New Deck or Fence!

Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence has almost 30 years of experience in building beautiful custom fences, gazebos, screened-in porches, and decks throughout the state of Maryland. We have the expertise to design your dream fence or custom deck and have it installed in a headache-free process. Give us a call at 1-800-833-9310 or visit us online for a quote today! We offer many different styles of fencing and decking, in addition to custom options designed specifically to suit your preferences and tastes. To see examples of our work and get more tips on how to choose the right decking for your family, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Houzz, Pinterest, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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