Bespoke garden designer, Melanie Hick, has shared some of the best plants for creating privacy in gardens. She exclusively told Express.co.uk: “Privacy and shade are two of the most requested features in any garden design. “If you’re overlooked, consider breaking up the sight-line in two stages.
“Stage one, plant a Eucalyptus gunnii close to the boundary where you are overlooked. “Stage two, plant an ‘umbrella-form tree’ espalier, close to where you want privacy. Don’t miss… Monty Don shares 3 gardening mistakes to avoid in May when planting tomatoes [INSIGHT] Foxes will run away from your garden if you use this ultra-affordable method [UPDATE] Monty Don shares one plant that must be pruned now to guarantee it blooms again [LATEST] Bespoke garden designer Melanie Hick has shared some of the best plants for creating privacy (Image: Melanie Hick) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
“Then you will be nicely embraced by two levels of privacy planting.” Melanie is designing the Climate Forward Garden in the Get Started Category at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival. The garden is intended to adapt to and endure the UK’s constantly changing climate, showcasing both flair and sustainability. Trending The vivid colors and powerful scents of Australian eucalyptus and drought-tolerant crepe myrtle have been introduced by the Australian-born garden designer. The garden tackles challenges like water conservation while combining beauty and functionality, drawing inspiration from the development of Australian garden design.
