Featured Articles by Jubilant Web: 3 ways to make your backyard a private sanctuary

Privacy is an important part of our lives, especially when we have nosy neighbors to contend with. There can’t be many things worse than trying to relax in your own backyard and not feel comfortable because people are peering over the fence “to chat” or to critically analyze your backyard “me time” attire.

But there are ways around this that don’t include staying inside with the drapes pulled. You can kit out your backyard to become your own private sanctuary by utilizing one of the following:

Hedges

While trees take a long time to grow, shrubs are a smarter option as they grow faster and provide greater privacy (plus you can sculpt your hedge to create hilarious designs that will impress/scare your neighbors).

For a mosaic look, it’s best to choose a variety of shrubs of different colors and sizes that will eventually grow into one beautiful and natural “feature wall” in your garden.

Here are a few suggestions of shrubbery that grows beautiful hedges:

Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
Columnar juniper (Juniperus scopulorum'Skyrocket')
Columnar white pine (Pinus strobus' Fastigiata')
English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus)
Pittosporum tobira
Privet (Ligustrum vulgare)
Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria)
Yew (Taxus x media)

Fences

Building a fence to protect your privacy is an obvious choice. They can come in many different styles and colors, but for a privacy fence it’s best to stick to vinyl or wood. Better yet, vinyl and wood can both be painted to suit the color scheme and tone of your home.

Fences also provide a sense of security and therefore greater peace of mind. They’re especially useful if you have children or pets.

For the best Westchester fence company, you can’t go past Campanella Fence Co. They’re a family owned and operated business who’s been around for two decades. They’re experts in fence installation and maintenance.

They’re licensed and insured to work in Westchester, Putnam, Yonkers, and Rockland counties.

Campanella is the Bedford FenceCompany you can trust.

Pergolas

A pergola is a great option if you just want to create a cozy, private space with a section of your backyard. Better yet, pergolas can be blended with the environment and your garden if you choose the right vines (not too big, not too small) to grow up them. The effect will be your own secret garden to rival Mary Lennox’s.

Once again, we recommend Campanella, the best Westchester fence company, to do the job for you. Campanella Fence Co. provides an extensive range of services that include garden furnishings and enclosures.