Cheap £9 buy will instantly elevate your garden – it adds privacy and enhances your plants

The Sun

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IF you're getting your garden ready for summer, this feature may be worth adding.
You can pan out in peace with no worries of nosy neighbours with this budget buy.
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And even if your outdoor space isn't overly exposed, this item is still worth your time.
It will instantly elevate the look of your garden as well as adding privacy to your space.
So whether you enjoy lying out in the sun or dining al fresco, this buy may be for you.
The Smart Garden Climbing Plant & Fencing Mesh is available for £8.99 from Sam Turner & Sons.
You can choose between green or brown designs with the size options 0.5 metres by five metres or one metre by five metres.
The fencing is made of "strong UV-stabilised rigid plastic" with "easy to cut" mesh.
According to manufacturers, this "can be used in a variety of ways to enhance your garden".
It is said to provide "sturdy support for climbing plants, against walls or arches".
Gardening experts recommended climbing plants to create a natural barrier in your backyard.
The pros at Real Home broke down the best plant options to achieve this.
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Instead of opting for tired hedging, they recommended gardeners "consider screening off areas within your backyard using shrubs or climbing plants as opposed to blocking your whole boundary".
They suggested ivy, jasmine, clematis, and roses for "maximum screening power without creating an overly boxed-in look".
Amazon also has a £14 privacy buy that is described as "perfect" for summer.
Another privacy fence is also available from Amazon, for just £5.
B&Q has an affordable privacy fence currently on sale, and you can put it up yourself.
How to create privacy in your garden
CREATING privacy in your garden can be achieved in a number of ways depending on your budget, and the size of your space. Here are some effective ways to enhance privacy in your garden:
1. Fencing
Install a tall, solid wooden or vinyl fence. This is one of the most straightforward ways to gain immediate privacy. Or use lattice panels, trellis, or slatted fencing to add a decorative touch while still offering privacy.
2. Hedges and Plants
Fast-growing evergreen shrubs or trees like Leylandii, Thuja, or Bamboo along the boundary of your garden can help with privacy. Grow a dense hedge using plants like Boxwood, Privet, or Laurel. It may take time to grow, but it provides a natural and green privacy screen. Use climbers like Ivy, Clematis, or Wisteria on fences or trellises to create a lush, green privacy barrier.
3. Outdoor Curtains
Hang outdoor curtains around pergolas, gazebos, or patios for an easy-to-adjust privacy solution.
4. Sound Barriers
A water fountain or small waterfall can help drown out noise, adding to the sense of privacy. Or install fencing designed to reduce noise if privacy from sound is also a concern.
And a £10 B&M product adds inches to your fence, elevating your garden's privacy.
You can also add a stylish touch to your privacy fence with another B&M buy.
And its not just fences that can help give you privacy in your garden, one B&M item can help shield you from nosy neighbours and the sun.
Meanwhile, a Home Bargains buy is said to add a touch of glamour to your garden.
And a £10 B&M product adds inches to your fence, elevating your garden's privacy.
You can also add a stylish touch to your privacy fence with another B&M buy.
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