Olive Tree Transformations: From Overlooked to Oasis

Ever feel like your neighbours are a little too close for comfort? One of our recent customers did — and the solution was simpler (and more stylish) than you might think.

Olive Trees for privacy

Challenge:

Our customer loved their garden—but not the fact that their neighbours had a clear view of it. With windows directly overlooking their patio, relaxing outside didn’t feel very relaxing at all.

Outcome:

The solution? A living, breathing privacy screen—crafted entirely from mature olive trees for privacy. Not only did the trees shield the garden from onlookers, they created an evergreen, Mediterranean-style sanctuary with year-round colour and calm.

Before: Bare Walls, Overlooked Space

Take a look at the ‘before’ photo.

A blank garden canvas: no greenery, no texture, and no escape from those looming upstairs windows next door. The customers even mentioned that their neighbours didn’t love seeing them pottering about either—privacy was a win-win all around.

After: A Mediterranean-Inspired Privacy Screen

Now, look and see -what a transformation.

We planted a carefully selected row of multi-stem mature olive trees along the boundary. Their dense, evergreen foliage now creates a natural screen, perfectly blocking neighbouring views while softening the space with rich silvery-green tones.

It’s not just a privacy win—it’s a design triumph.

Structure:

Olive trees were chosen not just for their looks, but for their function:

Evergreen screening all year round
Minimal maintenance once established
Thrives in full sun, perfect for south-facing gardens
Natural screening without the need for fencing or fast-growing conifers

We selected tall, established trees with airy trunks and bushy heads to allow light to flow while shielding the space.

Time investment:

From planting to privacy in a single day. Once established, olive trees are low maintenance and drought-tolerant, needing only occasional pruning and well-drained soil.