Using unique and imaginative landscaping ideas, you can transform your garden into a tranquil retreat hidden from the eyes of passersby. Privacy plants can be a lifesaver in the garden, whether you want to block out nosy neighbors, hide an unsightly view, create a natural boundary or enclose a seating area. Would you also like to create a modern and beautiful privacy screen for the terrace? These 5 grasses for the container garden create more privacy!
Privacy grasses differ from hedges in that they are less formal and dense, so they can still form an informal border while still letting in some light. Read on to discover the best privacy grasses for your patio to transform your outdoor space into an oasis!
Privacy screen for the terrace – Bamboo (Fargesia)
Shading a terrace, roof terrace or balcony with bamboo is a good idea because bamboo can be grown in containers: high, low, in clumps or a combination of different shapes. Bamboo is an excellent, modern privacy plant. The possibilities are diverse! Choose Fargesia nitida or another non-invasive, clump-forming variant. Cut the plant stems when they have reached the desired height.
Once you have decided on the type of bamboo and the containers, you need to assemble everything. The spacing between bamboo plants in containers should be determined in the same way as for a bamboo hedge in the ground. You can halve the recommended spacing if you want to create a potted garden, as bamboo in containers does not grow as large as bamboo in pots.
Grasses for the container garden: Pennisetum grasses (Pennisetum)
Pennisetum, also known as Pennisetum, is often found in backyards and patios. This is the name of a family of grasses that turn green in spring and summer. Because of its dense foliage and beautiful appearance, Pennisetum grass is often used as a privacy screen. This grass is perfect for smaller to medium gardens or containers as it typically grows to around 60 to 120cm tall and has a comparable spread. The leaves can be a deep shade of green or a striking reddish-bronze hue.
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Chinaschilf (Miscanthus sinensis)
If you want a high and dense privacy screen, miscanthus is the right choice. This grass is a clump-forming ornamental grass that is a popular choice for landscapes, gardens and patios because of its airy, carefree beauty. The feathery seed heads, a feature of this grass, typically appear in late summer or early fall and look beautiful throughout the winter. Typically, the long blades of grass gently arch over, creating a pretty, cascading appearance that sways in the breeze.
This ornamental grass is native to East Asia. There are many different varieties of this grass, ranging in height and color from silver to pink to purple and red. It grows quickly and is best grown from seed or a potted nursery plant in the spring. Miscanthus makes an excellent, low-maintenance landscape filler or garden ornament because it is a hardy plant that requires little sunlight. Although these plants require little care, you will need to cut them back in the spring to make room for new growth. Additionally, you will need to water these plants weekly unless you live in an area where it rains enough. They require a constant supply of water.
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Pampasgrass (Cortaderia selloana)
This type of grass can also be used to create a high, dense privacy screen. Pampas grass prefers sunny locations and well-draining soil. Pampas grass's low water and fertilizer requirements make it an easy plant to cultivate. There are male and female pampas grass plants, with the feathers being most pronounced on the female plants. For best results, divide the clump of a female plant and replant the parts most suitable for propagating the plant.
Give this showy plant plenty of space to thrive. For those who want to shield unsightly views, pampas grass is a good choice. You should not leave the container plant near fire hazard areas as it is highly flammable.
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Seggen (Carex)
These evergreen grasses are easy to care for and tolerate both full sun and moderate shade, making them ideal as container plants. They thrive best in fertile, well-drained soil, but many of them can survive in less than ideal conditions - they require very little care, making them an excellent choice for low-maintenance container gardening.
Sedges generally look wonderful when combined with other grasses, and they are particularly suitablegood for the terraceor to soften the edge of a paved area so that its floating foliage can spill over. As a container plant, you can't go wrong with any Carex variety. Whether you plant them individually or combine them with other foliage or flowering plants, you can be sure that your container will look beautiful all year round.
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