Shade Gardening: Ideas for privacy screen, 1 by CuriousNancy

CuriousNancy wrote:
Hi, all! I recently moved to Western North Carolina from Alaska. I bought a beautiful old home, but it is on a corner lot, so is very exposed. It has 3 beautiful old Maple trees, so will have shade in the summer. I would like to put a patio between the house and the Maple trees, but need something for privacy. I am thinking of planting some sort of screening, vs a fence. I don't want it too tall (4-5ft) so that light can still come through. I am looking for creative ideas. Any thoughts? It is zone 6a.
I have attached a picture of the house. The side that I want to put the patio on is on the left in the picture. The two Maple trees are out of the picture and the privacy screen would go on the other side of them.
Thank you!!!
Nancy