How to Make a Garden Feel Private | Here She Grows
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- If you're wondering how to make a garden feel private, there's one important thing you must do before you ever pick a plant or dig a whole. And that is nothing! Seriously. Once you've decided that you want to make some changes in your landscape, especially in urban and suburban spaces where homes are on full display to neighbors and passersby, understanding your views from inside and outside your home is the best way to make some informed decisions and plant placement.
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Hi there! My name is Heather and I garden in zone 5B, recently changed to 6a, in the southwest suburbs of Chicago on a small residential lot. My garden lives a whole lot larger than it is and I love sharing tips and tricks, as well as plenty of mistakes, with others who love to play in the dirt.
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Beautiful garden, the volume is really low
I just turned my volume up.
I can hear, but yes, volume is low!
Volume is very low and I have it turned to max!
I just realized that! Sorry for the inconvenience and I appreciate you hanging in there despite the audio. I’ll have to see what’s going on. ❤
OK I am SO glad that I'm not the only one that does this.... I literally have spent the last 10 years staring. Staring in my Pj's, staring with a cup of tea, staring w/ a glass of wine. Just looking & observing. It's so important I think to just spend the time seeing where your "weak" spots are and I also would place a stake and look at it from all angles. My neighbor probably think I'm a little off 🤣
It’s the best way to get to know your space and visualize the possibilities.
I’m in a rural area so privacy isn’t a big issue, but I’ve been creating a garden on one side of our front slope. I take a chair down the driveway and sit down and look at the space. I move the chair slightly and do the same thing. I may do this for several days until a plan sort of forms. Love your garden.
I love that you bring a chair! It’s all about the marination process 😂! ❤
@@heatherhereshegrows 😂😂😂
I couldn't hear what your saying. But I enjoyed looking. Pretty garden
Yes, I’ve had some trouble with the audio. Sorry about that. Still a work in progress but thanks for watching!
You lurker you. At least you don't have a standing telescope in your window 😂 I thought you were looking at the lighting direction in the sky. I wish the HOA I live in would allow me to plant besides the designated areas, but will not. Sadly they are townhouses, haven't the privacy I prefer. My neighbor is literally 10 steps away, Heather 😵💫 Nice start to your new segment!
If I've not mentioned before, my dad was a Deputy Sheriff in another state, for years. Thanks Heather. Always cute and such a pleasure and treasure you are! 🥰
Hi Gina! No telescope but I have had binoculars around my neck from time to time 😂!
My husband, after 30 years of service, retires Oct. 31. Im excited for this next chapter! Thanks for watching Gina! ❤
@heatherhereshegrows Binoculars 😂!! Good for husband 🙌 Thank him for his service! Retirement is GREAT 🥰
Great video. You’ve done a fabulous job with your gardens!
Thanks for watching!
My kinda girl! I’m always looking for ways to keep my space. Nice content.
I am too and thanks for watching!
Great video! Very informative. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! I have a similar yard and want all this too.
Thank you! It starts with blocking views.
Loved loved loved this whole thing!! My house is an older building Spanish style and my first floor bd rooms is south front and Dining is East then West just the way it all sits my front and Dining room doesn’t get the great light so I have to be aware of those issues. So I’m ready for your winter content!!
Wonderful! You’re off to a great start watching the light around your home!
Subscribing and looking forward to future videos.
That’s wonderful and thank you so much!
This is so helpful. Looking forward to the whole series!
More to come! Thanks for watching!
Girl! That is EXACTLY what I do with the windows 😂 .. my yard is a fish bowl
I have been working on privacy for 9 years now, I have a similar space, and have invested alot into my landscape but have some not so savory neighbors I have no idea on how to block.
That’s so discouraging when people can’t be civilized. I appreciate that growers are developing conifers, trees and shrubs with small space in mind. It makes blocking views in tight spots so much easier. What plants are you considering to make your space more peaceful?
@heatherhereshegrows looking for deer resistant conifer, im not sure if I should plant close to house or close to property line. I'm at the bottom of a hill and a neighbor looks from a second story.
@@lindahall1971That is my issue, but with neighbor so close to me. I'd need tall Arborvitaes trained to cocoon my deck! 😂 No privacy otherwise, and I can't even have a "deck tent", living in the association that I do. How Rude, these rules!
@@lindahall1971You’ve definitely got a double whammy…deer AND unsavory neighbors! You’ll have to decide which position will give you the privacy from those window views you want to block. I’m thinking some sort of juniper, fir or pine. But check out conifer kingdom and search deer resistant conifers. You might find something that fits.
😢😢😢😢 I get it 😢
I love it! So important 😊
Your landscape is beautiful! I’m in a Chicago suburb with a yard on a slope also and been trying to create privacy but on a budget. Wish I could visit your garden and get you to visit mine for tips.
These sloped suburban lots are challenging! Thanks for watching!
TY for this video! My goodness, I can relate! Also, HARDY banana tree? Where can I find one, please!
Thanks for watching! I’ve been finding the hardy bananas more frequently these days at big box stores and local nurseries. They seem to show up in early June.
I’m in an HOA in MN. Do you have to get approval every time you expand your garden like your side yard garden? Beautiful garden!
Technically, I should have but several board members walked past the house to see what was happening and loved what I had done. None of my neighbors complained about it and instead expressed how much they enjoyed watching the process so I think that helped too.
Great ideas and I do the same!
I let my ideas marinate for a while before taking action.
can you fix the volume and re- load this somehow ?? we can barely hear you!! i have it on 100!
I’m so sorry about the sound. I was having mic issues. Thanks for trying to listen though.