WHETHER you are looking to enjoy a quiet afternoon in your garden, or entertain guests without prying eyes from the neighbours, a privacy fence offers the perfect solution. According to market research and home improvement trends, the demand for garden fencing, including privacy fences, has been on the rise. Experts believe it's down to more people spending time at home due to the cost of living crisis.
And also they are becoming more aware that a well-maintained garden, with privacy, can enhance the aesthetic appeal and value of their properties. And not to mention nosy neighbours being a big reason as to why many want one. But for a typical UK garden requiring around 10-15 panels, they don’t come cheap.
The total cost for a wooden privacy fence, including installation, might range from £500 to £1,500. For higher-end materials like composite or metal, the total cost could range from £1,200 to £3,000 or more. But one homeowner discovered a savvy hack to help block out her peering neighbours without having to put up a privacy fence.
The woman, who is known as @ahomefitforkings on TikTok, explained how she “loved” her garden “but hated being overlooked at the end of the garden.” Sharing a video on her TikTok account, she filmed what she could see when she looked out of her kitchen window - and it was a direct view of the house opposite and their back window. So instead of investing into a privacy fence, she got privacy trees instead.
The homeowner invested into pl.