Creating a backyard you can relax in, free from prying eyes of neighbors or passersby, comes down to choosing the right features. Sure, you could build a great big wooden fence and be done with it ...

If you prefer real metal, we recommend the 24-inch-tall rust-proof Skcoipsra decorative garden fence — a 10-pack is about $25. A wooden planter ... IWOWHERO cedar window box for under $30.