I was fed up with my neighbour’s camera filming my garden so got a £35 solution, people dub it the ‘Great Wall of China’
A MAN who was fed up with his creepy neighbours filming into his garden decided to take matters into his own hands.
He showed how he picked up a £35 privacy screen from Amazon to block the view and make his outdoor space more private.
On his @cosmicbengals_n_leopards account, he showed how he had added the screens to the entire perimeter of his garden.
He explained: “Maybe one day I’ll plant hedges or something but for now this will have to do.
“Oh did I mention the camera he had pointed right into my backyard where my kids play? How weird!”
He added in the commentary: “Yep, I’m petty enough to block my neighbour’s entire view.
“Here’s a view from the other side. I don’t want them to see anything, and I don’t care if it makes them mad.”
The man shared how he picked up the “6′ x 50′ Beige Fence Privacy Screen” from Amazon, and it set him back $47 (£35).
While he is US-based, there are numerous similar options available on the UK Amazon page – and installation isn’t too much effort.
The description reads: “This product is easy to install.
“Use included zip ties to fasten the grommets to the fence on each side. There are double stitch black binding and grommets on each side.
“The fabric material is made of polyethylene, offers 90 per cent visibility blockage, it has a long lifespan under outdoor UV, we only use the virgin material, not recycled.
“UV-resistant compound has been added to the material, provides up to 97 per cent UV blockage.”
And six months on, the privacy fence is still going strong.
The man updated his followers: “It’s doing great.
“It’s been through a lot of different wind scenarios and a lot of rain.
“It’s also been out in the sun.
“I love it. You still can’t see anything through to the neighbours.
“I did pull it back one time when we had that hurricane, or maybe it was just a Category 1 by the time it hit us.
“So, I drew it back like a curtain, and did the same on the other side. I bunched it up in the centre because I didn’t want it ripping or possibly blowing out of the ground.”
How to create privacy in your garden
CREATING privacy in your garden can be achieved in a number of ways depending on your budget, and the size of your space. Here are some effective ways to enhance privacy in your garden:
1. Fencing
- Install a tall, solid wooden or vinyl fence. This is one of the most straightforward ways to gain immediate privacy. Or use lattice panels, trellis, or slatted fencing to add a decorative touch while still offering privacy.
2. Hedges and Plants
- Fast-growing evergreen shrubs or trees like Leylandii, Thuja, or Bamboo along the boundary of your garden can help with privacy. Grow a dense hedge using plants like Boxwood, Privet, or Laurel. It may take time to grow, but it provides a natural and green privacy screen. Use climbers like Ivy, Clematis, or Wisteria on fences or trellises to create a lush, green privacy barrier.
3. Outdoor Curtains
- Hang outdoor curtains around pergolas, gazebos, or patios for an easy-to-adjust privacy solution.
4. Sound Barriers
- A water fountain or small waterfall can help drown out noise, adding to the sense of privacy. Or install fencing designed to reduce noise if privacy from sound is also a concern.
People seemed impressed and took to the comments to share their thoughts.
One said: “We have one of these too. Neighbor’s bright porch light shining in our bedroom window, even comes through the blinds.
“Has lasted 3 years, wind, rain, snow.”
Another added: “I would love having that. I like total privacy. No one looking at me.”
A third wrote: “It’s like the Great Wall of China.”
And one pointed out: “Projection movie night would be dope there lol.”