Properties that have lawns, porches, decks, verandas make wonderful homes for you and your loved ones. But not being able to use these features due to concerns of privacy is a sheer waste of this rare outdoor space. Most people solve this issue by building gigantic walls and fences that invariably end up making their properties look like Fort Knox. These unnatural screens not only cost a great deal of money to build but also keep eating into your saving due to high maintenance and repair costs.

Landscaping is a great alternative solution to your privacy woes. Plants are the most budget friendly and effective way to protect your home from prying neighbors and muffling sounds that originate from a busy street.

The two most important things that you need to consider while landscaping your property to maintain privacy are: How soon do you need your privacy and how much you wish to spend? While young plants are cheaper to buy and easier to install, they would take a lot more time to grow. On the other hand, planting mature trees can immediately ensure privacy but are far more expensive due to transportation cost and difficult to install.