Homemade Fan Keeps Nosy Neighbors Away Without Paying for a Privacy Fence
Nowadays, it’s more important than ever to maintain some personal space.
If you dream of a cozy, sheltered garden and want to keep nosy neighbors at bay, a privacy fence might be just what you need.
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These fences create a sturdy barrier that protects your home from prying eyes.
In addition, installing a privacy fence can increase the value of your home.
According to a study by the National Association of RealtorsA well-maintained fence can increase the market value of a home by 10 percent.
But you don’t have to spend a fortune on them, and they don’t have to look bland and boring.
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A garden enthusiast has revealed a super creative trick that has turned his garden into a ‘beautiful’ place to relax in.
The do-it-yourselfer, known as @prasadshomeandgarden shared a video on TikTok showing the before and after of their garden.
The images initially showed a garden with fences, but the neighbors were still able to look into their gardens because the fences were so low.
The garden had minimal planting, a concrete patio and a freshly mown lawn.
In the second clip, after the fence was put up, it was clear that the garden had completely changed and that the neighbours could no longer look inside.
The difference between the before and after photos was the amount of plants and flowers he used to create his own fence.
The account wrote: “Don’t rely on one plant for all your privacy needs!
“You need multiple layers of planting that are strategically placed so that you still have privacy no matter the angle.
“I used to feel so overlooked at the bottom of the garden, like I was standing on a stage.
“By adding some strategic planting areas and some beautiful trees and shrubs, I now have complete privacy when I sit at the bottom of the garden.”
She threatens to call the council if a leaf from our side touches her fence
He made his ‘neighbours disappear’ by adding an arch of plants, creating a walking path and dividing the garden in two.
The video has been viewed over 78,000 times and many garden enthusiasts took to the comments to share their thoughts.
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One of them complimented his work by writing, “Beautiful.”
While another added: “I absolutely love this.”
Someone else said: “I would love this but my neighbour would hate this. She is threatening to call the council if a leaf from our side touches her fence.”
Garden work in September
As September begins, so does autumn. Veronica Lorraine, gardening editor at The Sun, has a few jobs to keep you busy as the summer sun fades.
1. Start thinking about spring bulbs
It’s early bulb season! As well as the more traditional daffodils, crocuses, alliums and bluebells, try snake-head fragillaries for something a little different.
2. Think of the bees
Be sure to continue to feed the bees with fall-flowering pollinators such as stonecrop, honeysuckle and asters.
3. Dig and enjoy your potatoes
The potatoes from the main crop are ready to be harvested. Make sure you harvest them all so they are not damaged by slugs.
4. Change your lawn mowing schedule
Raise the height of your lawn mower and start reducing the amount of mowing you do. Fertilize it in the fall, especially if you didn’t get around to it over the summer, and start raking to remove thatch.
5. Plant new perennials while the soil is still warm.
6. Take cuttings of salvia
It is as easy as cutting a shoot tip above a node and throwing it in a glass of water to see if roots develop. Especially with delicate Salvias that do not survive the winter.
7. Give camellias enough water so that buds will form again next year.
8. Keep removing faded flowers and watering your hanging baskets
They must continue until the first frost.
9. Make pumpkins Halloween-ready
Remove any leaves that are covering the pumpkins so they are ready for Halloween. Also make sure to water them regularly as they are very thirsty.
10. Check your pond
Cover your pond with a net to prevent it from filling up with fallen leaves when the trees start to fall.
