There’s nothing quite like having a beautiful garden to use as a safe haven, a place to go to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life… but, unfortunately, even the loveliest of gardens can be spoiled by noise emanating from the outside world, whether it’s the neighbours, traffic from a nearby road, the local school or something else.
Intrusive sounds can quickly destroy the peace and quiet you’re aiming for at home, but if you use landscaping and garden design ideas cleverly and creatively, you can block out a lot of this noise and start to enjoy your outdoor spaces once again.
Here are three quick tips to consider if you do need to reduce the amount of external noise. Which of these would work for you?
Use fencing as a sound barrier
One of the most effective ways of blocking out sound is to use your garden fencing to do it. Using materials like dense timber, concrete or brick can make a big difference to how much noise you can hear from elsewhere, while simultaneously giving you the privacy you’re looking for as well. Utilising acoustic panels at the same time will help block noise out even more.
Mask the noise
Aside from blocking out external noise, you can also try to hide it through clever use of garden features like waterfalls, ponds and fountains. Not only will this add to the tranquillity of the space, but you’re sure to hear less noise from elsewhere as a result.
Plan wisely
Spend some time in the garden before you do any renovating work so you can find out where the quietest spots are. Once you’ve identified these, it’s perhaps wise to use these spaces for your patio, seating and al fresco dining areas, so you can enjoy time outside without noise disturbing the peace.