Crucially, plants that provide rapid, dense coverage work best. However, while many traditional privacy plants excel in the ground, their adaptability to containers is not always straightforward.

Growing shrubs in containers can also help create privacy by picking fast-growing types that can provide a barrier. There are shrubs out there suitable for all backyard spaces and growing positions.

These dense outdoor plants—including camellias, boxwoods, and many more—are some of the best options for creating privacy in your space.

This is not to say that overwintering potted trees and shrubs isn't possible here. Your chance of success increases dramatically if you can provide inside shelter for the container over winter.

Shrubs and evergreens can be grown year-round in pots. Just be sure to plant in containers that won't break during winter freezes and choose plants that are winter-hardier to a zone colder than ...

If you have an arbor or trellis, you can add vines to grow living walls. These stylish privacy plants for decks accommodate all gardening styles, working equally well in containers and garden beds.

If you want to keep prying eyes out, but don’t want to—or can’t—install a fence, surround your property with these trees and shrubs.

Container plants are typically smaller than those sold balled and burlapped. Regardless of the type, the hole should be dug before there is any fussing with the new plant.

If you want to relax in your backyard without prying eyes, these plants will help to create more privacy.

While plants are capable of reaching 15ft, consider a dwarf plant for your container that may be more manageable. It can be used as a great shrub for privacy as well as just for its evergreen foliage.