Most of the time, when we consider privacy in outdoor environments, we are thinking of the back yard. It is true that the backyard, not the front, is where people desire that perfectly serene, personal space to have when they want to relax outdoors. You really want that space to be “by invitation only” and you want to feel you are hidden from view when using it.
However, most homeowners don’t want to feel like they are on display when they are inside their house. They don’t want it to be too easy for people to see into the windows as they pass by on the street. This is why it is necessary to incorporate privacy landscaping elements in a front yard landscape design.