Most people like privacy, especially if you live in a very built-up neighborhood. It's all very well keeping on good terms with your neighbors but when you feel as though you're a little too exposed, you can create privacy by erecting some attractive garden walling. In addition, garden walling will also help protect you against burglars.
Garden walls can be constructed from many materials. You can decide how big or small you would like your garden wall to be. Choose a wall that will also add a decorative element to your garden. You don't want to choose something that's going to make your home look like Alcatraz!
A rock garden wall is very striking. Scavenged rocks are quite cheap so garden walls built with rocks is economical. The rocks will give your garden a nice rustic look. If you're going to build your own rock garden wall, start by placing the larger rocks at the bottom. As the wall gains height the rocks should get smaller. Use cement to bind the rocks.
A rock wall will last for many years and it will stand up to any kind of weather conditions, extreme heat or extreme cold. It will also be maintenance free and it won't need painting or sealing like other types of walling. Your rock wall will be so strong that one day you'll be watching your grandchildren playing on it!
Another attractive form of garden walling is brick. A brick wall is constructed in much the same way as a rock garden wall. Brick has an advantage however in that you will have a much wider choice of decoration. If you're planning to put a brick wall right around your property, rather get a walling contractor to do the job.
Before you can build a brick wall you will need to have plans drawn up and approved. Brick walls require damp-proofing. If it wall is not properly damp-proofed it will look very unsightly with rising damp that will ruin the plastering and painting. Imagine how you will feel! All brick walls should have solid foundations.
Prefabricated concrete walling is another option. This will give you maximum privacy. Because the pieces are made in a factory, a prefabricated concrete wall can be erected quickly. They are also relatively inexpensive.
Don't rule out hedging as an effective and aesthetically pleasing form of garden walling. The hedge may take a long time to grow but when it does, it will be well worth the wait. Be sure to use an evergreen variety to ensure that it remains green throughout the year. You won't enjoy looking at a baron, bare hedge around your house during the winter months.
Once your hedge has gained some substance you will need to maintain it properly. This will increase its strength and keep it looking neat and tidy. Water the hedge regularly. A healthy, strong hedge also offers protection against criminals. You will be surprised to know how difficult it is to break through a boundary hedge.
Irrespective of what material you finally choose for your garden walling, plant some flowers or small bushes at the bottom of the wall inside your property. Do this on the outside of the wall as well so that passers-by can admire your home and, of course, your beautiful wall.
