Creating a beautiful, secluded yard is a surefire way to boost your home’s value and create a stunning (and private) outdoor living space. Try our tips to build the perfect backyard get-away.

Depend on a Tall Fence

Decorative and useful hardscape pieces and plantings soften the lines of a towering fence.

• Simple detailing, including a wide cap piece, breaks up an otherwise overwhelming facade on an extra-tall fence.
• Hung on the fence, a decorative latticework sculpture serves as an outdoor-ready, artistic element.
• A low stone bench, with river rock collected on top and at the base, offers an additional seating spot.
• Near the base of the fence, lights provide a safety element and ambience for nighttime gatherings.
• Groundcover and a midheight tree soften the geometric lines of the paved seating area.