How Can I Cover My Patio For Privacy?

For those who enjoy outdoor living, a patio can be an ideal place to entertain friends and family. However, if the patio is not properly screened off from neighbouring properties, it can lead to some uncomfortable situations. If you want to create privacy on your patio but do not wish to install unsightly fences or walls, there are several options available to you.

When it comes to patio privacy, a screen is one of the best ways to achieve your goal. Privacy screens allow you to shield your home from prying eyes without losing natural light or airflow. They're also highly customisable, so you can pick a material and colour that blends in seamlessly with your home.

As you can see from this list, there are many options available for covering patios, but louvred roofs are an excellent choice thanks to their versatility. Louvred roofs can be used on standalone structures or incorporated into existing buildings as an extension. They offer superior insulation and natural lighting, and also provide protection from the sun's harsh UV rays.

Hedges are a great option for adding a bit of privacy to your patio. There are many choices available too, from evergreen and deciduous varieties to flowering shrubs. If you would prefer something more natural looking and less manicured, simply let your hedge grow wild over time rather than having it clipped into an artificial shape every few months. With this option, there is a lot of flexibility in the style of shrubbery you choose and it can also be an inexpensive solution. 

Vines can be an elegant solution to your privacy concerns. Not only do they look great, but they're easy to grow and they're effective at covering a lot of ground. It's worth bearing in mind that this will not be a quick fix - while vines can be used to cover fences, walls, pergolas, patios and decks, they have to be trained properly.
 
Ivy is one of the most popular patio coverings because it will grow quickly in any climate so long as there's enough sun exposure throughout the day. Virginia creeper is another great option for those looking for something that will provide year-round coverage without growing wildly and taking up too much room during the winter

Vertical gardens are another good way to add privacy to your patio whilst attracting wildlife. They are incredibly versatile and can be used on both small and large patios - as well as privacy screens. However, they provide another benefit: colour. The vibrant leaves on trellis plants make it easy to add some real vibrancy to your outdoor space with minimum effort, making it much more inviting. 

Ivy rolls are another quick and easy way to shelter your patio. They come in a variety of sizes, so you can choose the one that best fits your space. You'll need to figure out how many rolls you'll need based on the size of your patio and how much privacy you want. While they can be used by themselves—without any other plants—they work best with other species of ivy planted around them or in front of them. Ivy rolls are also not as expensive as other plants like boxwoods, but they do require some maintenance over time.
 
Using one of these ideas (or even combining a few of them!) will be a great way to add privacy to your garden. For more information or advice, contact us at SunSpec today.