Many apartment patios are private because of privacy fencing, while others are completely open to neighbors and passersby. This makes it somewhat uncomfortable to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air.
However, it is possible to make a patio or outdoor sitting area more private.
Consider the following ways to make an apartment patio more private, and transform an outdoor patio or sitting area into a private and completely secluded area for sitting and relaxing in the beauty of the outdoors.
Create a Portable Privacy Fence of Potted Ornamental Grass
Ornamental grass makes a fantastic privacy fence when planted in the ground, but when living in a rental complex it is not always possible to plant anything permanently.
Ornamental grass can be planted in extra-large pots and lined up to create a portable privacy fence to block prying eyes and a relaxing area to enjoy the beauty of nature.
Plant flowers around the edges of the pots to add color and fill in the gaps.
Tropical Potted Plants Can Make an Apartment Patio More Private
Depending on the climate, many apartment dwellers use potted tropical plants to make an apartment patio more private.
When outdoor temperatures are favorable, tropical plants including palms can be used to make a patio more private.
Line up potted tropical plants around an outdoor sitting area or patio, and before cooler temperatures set in, bring the plants back indoors.
Use natural methods of insect control to prevent the spread of warm weather pests.
Consider a Screened-In Canopy to Create a Private Area
Canopies are becoming more affordable than ever, even the screened-in varieties. Besides providing protection from the elements and insects, a screened-in canopy can also make an apartment patio or sitting area more private.
Potted plants can be used in conjunction with a screened-in canopy to create an outdoor apartment oasis unlike any other.
The screened-in canopy will become an extension of the apartment, and it will become a private outdoor area where family and friends will love spending time.
Create a Fence of Hanging Flowering Baskets
An attractive and effective way to make an apartment patio more private involves the use of hanging flower baskets and wrought iron hangers.
Purchase enough metal plant hangers to completely surround an outdoor apartment sitting area or apartment patio, and create a privacy screen using hanging plants.
Select hanging baskets that contain wave petunias, ivy, and other hanging foliage.
This natural screen will attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and it will help make an apartment patio or sitting area far more private.
