Hi Gioenne. Not really. We purchased "advanced" Lilly Pillies for along the back of the fence. They're about the same height as the fence (1.8m). We've also been keeping the interior blinds partially lowered / closed. At the moment, we don't have any outdoor furniture so privacy while relaxing or entertaining outside hasn't been a big problem. Once we have purchased some outdoor furniture we'll re-evaluate the situation depending upon how much the Lilly Pillies have grown. With all of the other "new home" expenses, we'll probably just entertain in full view of our neighbours!

The Lilly pilly's are the best for quick growing. The ones often marketed as 'Neighbour be gone' are terrific. Also a wonderful tree that can be trimmed to your requirement of height. It would be best to buy an advanced tree. Put you back maybe $50 or so but very worth while.

That is an amazing design! not only could I experience serenity amongst the beautiful Crimson Queen Maples and get a break from the zoo inside that I call a home but could also play hopscotch on those pavers. Best part would be enjoying a taro pie on that wonderful deck overlooking my new herbs and veges!

it doesn't belong on your house and he can buy a post to stick in the ground to support the clothesline and patch and paint the hole on your wall...but, are your reno plans ready to share your reno plans with him as now could be good negotiating time but he and you must ask each other before making any other changes and i would obtain his and his builders' email details so that you can express any future concerns in writing and they'll have no excuse to do the same ..you may have been happy to allow the painted wall and the clothesline but you should expect to be asked in writing and they need to wait for written permission with specific details before any work starts..on either side of the boundary