Do you hate the way your neighbor’s unkempt lawn and hoards of broken toys takes away from your beautifully landscaped backyard oasis? Maybe you simply wish to create an attractive border between your yard and the next. Whatever the case may be, installing an actual fence can be very time consuming and expensive. Instead of putting up a wood or steel barrier, try one of these creative ideas for your backyard fence.
1. Shrubbery
Shrubs make great barriers between adjoining yards, but one downside to planting them is the fact that they take so long to grow to a height that’s tall enough to block a neighbor’s offending yard. On the bright side, there are some varieties that grow quickly. Pampas grasses, for example, grow up to 10 feet tall in just one year.
2. Trees
Create a stunning privacy wall by planting trees in a straight row. One of the best trees for this purpose is the Leyland Cypress. Reaching heights of 40-60 feet tall and 8-12 feet wide at maturity, they grow quickly at 3-5 feet a year. If you plant several of these trees six feet apart, their feathery green foliage will fill in and block from sight anything on the other side.
3. Plant Vines
It’s easy to create a green fence by planting fast-growing vines. Simply install lattice or another wood frame for the plants to grow on and plant a few Irish or English ivy. It won’t take long for the plants to climb and fill in to create a stunning wall that hides even the worst-looking backyard.
Another variety of vine you might consider that adds a lot of beauty almost all year is the Virginia Creeper. This plant is a lush green in summer and then turns a spectacular red in the fall.
4. Bamboo Fencing
Not as strong as traditional wood or metal fencing, bamboo fencing is an alternative that’s less expensive while still providing the privacy and beauty you seek. Bamboo fencing adds a natural looking border that’s quite versatile. It comes in varying heights up to 8 feet and typically comes in 8-foot sections.
5. Build An Outbuilding
If you’re tired of looking at your neighbor’s chaotic backyard, you can build an outbuilding to help block it from view. Build a greenhouse or workshop near your property line or erect a fun playhouse for the kids. Your outbuilding could even be part of a fencing plan that includes several structures. Build a greenhouse in the middle and add shrubs, trees, and vines on either side to create a paradise getaway right in your own backyard.
Having a neighbor who does little to keep his yard up can sometimes bring down the value of your own property. If you ever have to rent or sell your property, you’ll need to shield his bad lawn maintenance while enhancing your own landscaped lawn. You can’t force your neighbor to care for his yard, but you can hide it easily using any of the above creative ideas for your backyard fence.
If the cold, dreary winter weather has already gotten you down, or you’re just looking for a little kick of color to brighten your otherwise blah décor, here are five colorful houseplants that are sure to brighten your home.
1. Golden Fluorite
This bright green plant has large leaves with shades of yellow, green, and white with a blush of rose-red running down the center of each one. Golden Fluorite can handle the drier indoor air, but it loves to be on the moist side. The trick to keeping this plant happy is to empty the saucer underneath after watering. For an easy to grow plant that offers plenty of appeal, the Golden Fluorite can add color to any room in the home.
2. Guacamole
If you aren’t growing bromeliads yet, this is a great plant to start with. The guacamole is an easy to grow plant that actually has its own cup to hold water. Its leaves are a deep shade of green with intense bands of burgundy running through.
This plant loves lots of sunlight and humidity, and as far as watering, simply add a few drops of water to the “cup” in the center and a few drips on the soil, and this plant is happy.
3. Birkin
Philodendrons are some of the easiest houseplants to grow, and the Birkin variety is no different. What makes this one so appealing, however, is the unique pinstriping on each leaf. The variegated pattern is so striking, it can’t help but be part of this list.
The Birkin loves lots of indirect sunlight and water on the dry side.
4. Harvest Moon
Got areas of low light that need a boost? Harvest Moon is the perfect choice as it can handle the low light situations in your home.
The nice thing about this plant if you’re one that forgets to water your plants, it can stand the top inch of its soil to dry out, but you should never let it go completely dry. Also, you’ll need to mist it from time to time to keep the tips of its leaves from turning brown.
5. Positively Peridot
For a plant that ticks all the boxes, the Positively peridot is it. Riddled with lots of acid green leaves, this plant also has a burst of burgundy splotches and red margins that tease and tantalize the senses by catching the light on tiny hair-like fibers and reflecting it back for a stunning display.
To keep this plant healthy and happy, follow four important rules: don’t cover the leaves with soil, keep it away from drafts, water it on the dry side, and place it where it gets bright, indirect light.
If you’re looking to add some brightness and color to your home, the plants listed above will do the trick. Easy to care for and stunningly beautiful, you can never go wrong with these colorful houseplants.
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