Newbie and have a garden privacy issue :(

 
Hi,

I am new to this forum.  I have just ran a search to find any similar
threads and can't find any.  I have also checked FAQs and the thread
didn't work so here goes...


My neighbours have built some decking in their back garden.  It's at the
back where the sun is - fair enough.  But there's no privacy now for
them or for us.  As I go up my stairs I can see them with it all hanging
out.  (We are putting nets up at the windows).  Yet they're the ones
whining about privacy.  My sentiment is you put it there - your fault.


So my question is what fast growing decorative trees can I put up to
sort of block 'the view'.  Some one suggested a magnolia trees.


Or anything really?

Thanks in advance




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Gertie2010

 On 2011-08-14 13:16:50 +0100, Gertie2010


Personally, I'd position a telescope in your window and be sure they
can see it.  They put up the decking so if they don't want to be seen,
it's up to them to provide the screening, not you. Magnolias don't grow
as quickly as you seem to need.  Why don't you suggest that they build
a screen on the edge of their decking where you can see onto it?
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon

 


Or even a video camera. Doesn't have to be real and working!

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Chris

Gardening in West Cornwall overlooking the sea.
Mild, but very exposed to salt gales

 


NO NO NO NO NO

You have to live with neighbours.

Mike
Over 50 years of neighbour camaraderie

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You should not have to do anything; it's their problem. However, on
one of the "Garden ER" progs recently they put up a sort of sail to
shelter a sitting area.  Depending on aspect, it could be attached at
an angle to let the sun in where they want it but if tilted down to
your side, then it would block your view to some extent.

Pam in Bristol