A Japanese garden differs from “ordinary” home gardens through its striking design with many stone sculptures, a sometimes geometrically shaped koi pond and various topiary trees. However, this type of garden is also defined by a special form of private seclusion and silence, for which an effective and at the same time aesthetically appropriate privacy screen is essential.
Which privacy screen is suitable for a Japanese garden?
Materials such as bamboo, wooden walls or stone privacy walls are suitable for a suitable privacy screen in the Japanese garden. These elements fit harmoniously into the aesthetic concept of the garden and create a shielded atmosphere.
Taking into account the special aesthetics of the Japanese garden with privacy screens
It is not uncommon for a relatively narrow terraced house garden to be designed according to the formal principles and ideals of a traditional Japanese garden, as this type of garden can be implemented decoratively even in a very small area and generally only requires very limited maintenance. In order for the mood and atmosphere in a Japanese garden to be truly authentic, it must actually draw the eye to the interior of the garden and effectively shield external influences. So that the privacy screen itself does not become a visual distraction and an aesthetic disruptor of the Far Eastern charm, you should avoid the usual green privacy hedges or rampant climbing plants when planning privacy protection in a Japanese garden. Better complement and reinforce the typically Japanese aesthetic with the privacy screen by considering the following design ideas:
- Bamboo as a privacy screen
- Wooden walls
- Stone privacy walls
Bamboo as a privacy screen material
Since bamboo as a plant mainly comes from Asia and many people still perceive it as typically Asian despite its now worldwide distribution, it is perfect as a privacy screen in a Japanese garden. Bamboo can serve as a privacy screen in different ways. If living bamboo is planted along the property line as a natural privacy screen, you should definitely ensure that there is sufficient distance and that a rhizome barrier is installed. Alternatively, sufficiently hardy bamboo species can also be placed in plant pots and troughs. Wooden bamboo tubes are not only available as wired roll mats (€4.00 on Amazon) for designing a Japanese garden, but can also be purchased as fence elements from specialist retailers. The bamboo tubes are usually combined with a decorative frame shape made of wood or metal.
Privacy walls made of wood or stone
While simple wooden walls can appear barren in many other gardens, they fit perfectly into a Japanese garden with the typically archaic combination of green plants, simple flowers and raw-looking stone and gravel surfaces. Stone walls also appear similarly archaic, emphasizing the privacy of the garden space with a particularly immovable partition. The stone privacy walls can be placed in an interesting relationship with gravel areas and stone sculptures.
Tip
The stone baskets known as gabions can either be delivered completely filled with stones or filled directly on site with regional types of stone.
