A natural green fence for instant privacy in the garden

To many people, their own garden is one of the most important places to find a little solace: it serves as a space to relax, recharge, and enjoy nature. A place where you can just be yourself — provided that the fence around that garden offers the necessary privacy and security. With Mobilane’s ready-made Green Screen, a garden can be transformed into an oasis of greenery quickly and easily.

Natural fencing in a flash

Solln, to the south of Munich (DE), is a very popular residential area. Its many green spaces and garden city character are what make this beautiful neighborhood so attractive. At the same time, however, urban development in Solln is getting increasingly dense — as it is everywhere — and many families building homes in the area are looking for a solution to protect their privacy in their own gardens. Regrettably, “dead gardens” remain an all-too-common sight in urban areas. These are gardens laid out using “dead” material like bricks, concrete, and plastic flowerpots with artificial flowers, all surrounded by a tall, concrete fence. Fortunately, privacy and security in one’s own garden can also be achieved using only natural elements.

Alexandra Lehne turns garden greener with Green Screens

Alexandra Lehne, a well-known garden designer from Germany, can only agree: “In larger cities with dense development in particular, the issue of privacy is becoming increasingly important. Plants offer a green and gentle way to create that privacy. Evergreen hedges are particularly suitable for this purpose, as the main living areas are usually near the patio, and most people want to be protected from the prying eyes of their neighbors even in winter. If space is at a premium or people don’t want to wait years for a hedge to mature, Green Screens are a great choice.

Quick and easy installation

A Green Screen instant hedge can be installed to the desired height, depth, and width in just a few hours. At the same time, it fits harmoniously into the rest of the garden from day one, as a design item that is naturally grown. The entire system can be installed quickly and easily. It includes posts and fasteners and is available in a wide range of sizes (up to 3 meters tall). “Personally, I have had some great experiences with Mobilane’s hedges, including for two families here in Solln. They are both happy with the result and the fact that installation was so quick and easy,” Lehne comments.

Different plant varieties

Mobilane’s Green Screen is available with different plant varieties. One of the families in Solln opted for a Hedera helix Woerner hedge: a hardy, dark-green ivy with leaves varying in shape. In the other garden, a Euonymus hedge was the preferred option. Also known as “Cardinal’s Hat”, this species is renowned for its glossy, leathery, oval leaves and graceful form.

Many advantages with little effort

Instant privacy and yard separation are just some of the benefits of a Green Screen. The leaves of some species trap fine dust particles, which helps purify the air in the garden. In cities especially, this comes as an added benefit. On top of that, hedges provide a hiding and nesting place for birds, small mammals, and insects. Greenery has also been proven to have a greater cooling effect than stone, something that many will undoubtedly welcome in increasingly hot summers.