With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show currently taking place, many Britons are eagerly watching the show on TV for gardening inspiration.
May is an important month in most gardens with pruning, planting, deadheading and seed sowing in full swing.
Even if your garden looks perfect, privacy and neighbours overlooking your property can still be a problem.
With this in mind, bespoke garden designer, Melanie Hick, has shared some of the best plants for creating privacy in gardens.
She exclusively told Express.co.uk: “Privacy and shade are two of the most requested features in any garden design.
“If you’re overlooked, consider breaking up the sight-line in two stages.
“Stage one, plant a Eucalyptus gunnii close to the boundary where you are overlooked.
“Stage two, plant an ‘umbrella-form tree’ espalier, close to where you want privacy.
The vivid colours and powerful scents of Australian eucalyptus and drought-tolerant crepe myrtle have been introduced by the Australian-born garden designer.
The garden tackles challenges like water conservation while combining beauty and functionality, drawing inspiration from the development of Australian garden design.
