Choosing a garden screen comes down to five decisions. Work through them in order and you'll land on the right product rather than guessing from a catalogue.
1. Define the Job
Are you blocking a direct sightline from a neighbour's upstairs window, softening a boundary fence, or creating a garden divider between zones? Full privacy calls for solid or tightly-patterned screens; softer separation can use more open, decorative designs.
2. Choose the Height
4ft (1.2m) works well for internal garden divisions — separating a seating area from a lawn, for example. 6ft (1.8m) is the standard for boundary privacy, blocking sightlines from neighbouring windows and gardens at both sitting and standing height.
3. Choose the Material
WPC composite is the low-maintenance default — see our full range. Aluminium and corten metal designs like Alhambra or Moucharabiya suit a more architectural, statement look.
4. Choose the Pattern
Fully solid panels give maximum privacy with no gaps. Patterned designs — Kerplunk, Frond, Verdure — let light and air through while still obscuring a direct line of sight, and double as garden wall art.
5. Choose the Fixing Method
Panels can be set into concrete, bolted to a hard surface, or mounted on freestanding moveable baseplates for renters or anyone who might need to relocate the screen later. Every panel pairs with a matching post — check the height and colour match before ordering.
Quick Decision Guide
- Total privacy, low maintenance: 6ft solid composite panel
- Statement piece with some transparency: Alhambra or Frond in aluminium
- Dividing a garden into zones: 4ft patterned screen
- Renting or temporary need: freestanding baseplate fixing
Once you've narrowed those five choices, browse the full collection to compare designs side by side.