THEY ARE a convenient way to offer a little privacy from nosy neighbors.
But paying for a privacy fence can be very expensive.
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So garden designer Melanie Hick has revealed ways to create your own ‘fence’ just by placing the right plants in the right places – and you’ll save a fortune.
“Privacy and shade are two of the most requested features in any garden design,” said Melanie.
“If you are forgetful, consider splitting the line of sight into two stages.”
The first step, she continued, is to plant “a Eucalyptus gunnii near the edge where you are forgotten.”
They can cost between £13.49 and £29.99 each
And for the second, “plant an espalier ‘umbrella tree’ near where you want privacy.”
You can expect to pay between £85 and £320 for one of these.
“Then you will be welcomed by two levels of privacy planting,” Melanie added to the Express.co.uk.
Despite the fact that you will still have to shell out for trees to get the privacy fence look, it will undoubtedly still be cheaper than getting a real fence.
According to Checktradea fence panel will cost an average of £45 per panel.
So to install a 4ft fence you can expect to pay around £1,450, or for a 6ft fence it costs around £1,850.
The cost also varies depending on the type of fence panel you choose.
And once you install a fence, you should also think about maintenance costs.
“Proper maintenance of your garden fence is key to increasing its longevity”, the professionals at Checktrade he said.
May gardening work
The Sun’s gardening editor Veronica Lorraine shared the tasks you need to get done in May.
GARDEN growth can go from zero to ninety in May, depending on the weather. The last frosts in the UK usually occur at the beginning of the month, so suddenly there is so much more to do and grow.
Plant dahlia tubers
It’s a joy to finally plant your dahlia tubers. Keep in mind how big they can get—and space accordingly—anything up to two feet apart.
It’s a good idea to invest in your backing bets now rather than trying to work around them.
And be sure to include lots of well-rotted manure or decent compost to feed it, and then mulch it to keep it moist and suppress weeds. They usually start to bloom in July.
Final feeding for spring flowers
You can give any remaining tulips and daffodils a cheeky feed.
While most bulbs are no longer guaranteed to come back year after year, as long as you let them die naturally, there’s a good chance they’ve stored enough energy to come back again. Tomato feeding is fine.
Tie climbers
Your clematis, honeysuckle and rambling roses should already be well underway – try using plastic string to tie them back to the support or clip them together to ensure they don’t sprout in crazy directions.
Feed the lawn
It’s not too late to give your lawn a good nourishment.
Whether you use granulated or liquid, it can be a good boost to get you through the harshest summer months.
When mowing the grass, do not shorten the length of the cut too much and never shorten the height of the grass by more than a third.
Be creative
It’s also time to get creative when hanging baskets and pots.
Pelargoniums, which many people call geraniums, and begonias are a good, low-cost way to get beautiful flowers that return all summer long in your baskets.
And the pots can be planted with spring bulbs.
Don’t forget the greenhouse!
Give your greenhouse a good tidy and clean the glass inside and out.
Improved light will help plants grow faster indoors, and tidiness is good for the soul.
You can simply use a homemade solution of white wine vinegar and water – or even plain if you’re tired – which gives a really nice shine.
“This way, it can help you avoid more expensive fence replacement costs for longer.
“How much maintenance your fence will need will depend on the material.
“For example, a plastic fence may just need cleaning.
“A wooden fence, on the other hand, needs regular painting or staining to protect it from the elements.”
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