1. PUT UP A PERGOLA
A pergola is an outdoor structure comprising a roof and supporting columns that can be adapted to suit various styles and current garden trends.
2. STRATEGICALLY PLACE A TALL POTTING BENCH
As keen gardeners will know, spending time outside tending to your seedlings or planting next year’s seeds is a hugely rewarding experience and one of the best hobbies for relaxing unless you struggle for privacy in a very overlooked yard.
3. RELY ON FENCES
Putting up a fence is the next on our list of cheap ways to block a neighbor’s view and there really is a solution to fit every budget, style, and backyard. Fences are quick and easy to install and don’t require time to grow like hedges and trees.
4. INVITE STYLISH PRIVACY WITH A PARASOL
Parasols have to feature on our round-up of ways to block a neighbor's view because they are super practical and multi-functional, ideal for charming cottage garden ideas seeking shade and privacy.
5. GROW A PRIVACY HEDGE
Hedges are a green alternative to fences in all senses of the word, providing beautiful color and a habitat for wildlife to thrive in. Unlike fence panels which need to be solid and stable, hedges provide gentle movement and calming sounds on a breezy day.
6. ADD AN AWNING FOR SHADE AND SECLUSION
An awning is a supporting structure covered with a material shade that extends out to cover the area immediately beside or behind a property. A garden awning is a cheap way to block your neighbor’s view, especially if your neighbors overlook you from above.
7. PLANT TREES TO OBSCURE THE VIEW
Trees are always a good option for blocking the view discreetly. There are factors you’ll need to consider to select the right variants for your location, such as soil type, temperature, and sunlight.
8. INSTALL A SUMMER HOUSE
Installing a summerhouse in your backyard is a great way to enjoy being outside without the worry of being overlooked.
9. GET A GLORIOUS GAZEBO WITH PRIVACY CURTAINS
Another effective yet cheap way to block your neighbor's view is a gorgeous gazebo as seen here in Catherine's beautiful garden. Catherine is the creative talent behind the popular Instagram account @interiors71 where she regularly inspires followers with affordable home and garden styling tips using a neutral color palette.
10. PROVIDE PRIVACY AND A FOCAL POINT WITH AN ARCH
Garden arches come in all different sizes and materials, ranging from cheap metal frames for under $10 to extravagant structures costing hundreds. Growing climbers up and over the arch provides a focal point in your garden, and being done correctly can also be a cheap way to block a neighbor’s view.
11. INSTALL AN ARTIFICIAL LIVING WALL
If you are looking for a more cost-effective alternative to a living wall as a cheap way to block a neighbor’s view, then look no further. This privacy panel might be artificial, but it’s just as awesome and certainly gets the job done.
12. APPLY GLASS FILM TO BLOCK YOUR NEIGHBOR'S VIEW
So far we’ve looked at outdoor spaces, but if you are looking for cheap ways to block your neighbor's view into your home, then glass film will change your life. Glass film comes in different patterns, styles and colors and is super easy to apply and remove if you rent or change your mind later down the line.