Creating Your Own Private Oasis: The Best Plants to Block Out Neighbours in Melbourne

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Creating Your Own Private Oasis: The Best Plants to Block Out Neighbours in Melbourne

If you’re looking to add privacy to your outdoor space, screening plants are the perfect natural solution. At Aumann’s Building & Garden Supplies, with three convenient Melbourne locations—Templestowe, Eltham, and the Plenty Clearance Centre—we stock a wide range of fast-growing, evergreen plants to help block out neighbours, reduce noise, and create a lush backyard sanctuary.

Why Choose Plants for Privacy Instead of Fences?

While fences and screens are common options, privacy plants offer so much more:

  • Year-round greenery for a softer, more natural look

  • Noise and wind reduction to make outdoor living more enjoyable

  • Wildlife friendly—attracting birds, bees, and butterflies

  • Customisable heights depending on your needs, from small hedges to towering green walls

Top 5 Screening Plants for Melbourne Homes

Here are our expert recommendations for the best plants to block out neighbours in Melbourne:

1. Lilly Pilly (Neighbours-Be-Gone)

Aussie favourite and one of the most popular hedging plants in Melbourne. Fast-growing, evergreen, and easy to maintain, Lilly Pillies can grow up to 6 metres, making them ideal for blocking two-storey neighbours. Plus, their colourful new growth adds seasonal interest.

2. Leighton Green (Leyland Cypress)

Perfect for those who want a tall, dense hedge quickly. Leighton Green can soar up to 15 metres, forming a thick screen in just a few years. Low maintenance once established, they’re excellent for large blocks needing instant privacy.

3. Clumping Bamboo

For a stylish, modern look, bamboo screening plants are unbeatable. Clumping varieties like Alphonse Karr are non-invasive, fast-growing, and ideal for narrow spaces or along fences. Great for Melbourne’s climate, they provide lush coverage year-round.

4. Pittosporum (Silver Sheen & Wonder Screen)

Known for their dense foliage and shimmering leaves, Pittosporum hedges are quick to establish and thrive in both pots and garden beds. They’re a low-maintenance option perfect for smaller spaces.

Tips for Choosing the Right Privacy Plant

  • Space available: Bamboo suits narrow strips, while Lilly Pillies thrive in larger yards.

  • Maintenance: Choose Pittosporum or Leighton Green for low upkeep.

  • Height required: Decide if you need a small hedge or a tall screen to block double-storey neighbours.

  • Style: Go formal with neatly clipped hedges, or natural with bamboo and mixed plantings.

Visit Aumann’s for the Best Screening Plants in Melbourne

At Aumann’s Building & Garden Supplies, we’re proud to be one of Melbourne’s most trusted names in landscaping and gardening. Visit us today at:

  • Templestowe Store – 95–103 Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd

  • Eltham Store – 34 Peel St

  • Plenty Clearance Centre – 170 Yan Yean Rd

Whether you’re after hedging plants, bamboo screening, Lilly Pillies, or garden supplies, our expert team can help you choose the perfect plants to block out neighbours and transform your outdoor space into a private oasis.