How to Disguise a Neighbor's Concrete Wall

Erect a trellis in front of the wall and plant vining flowers, such as morning glories (Ipomoea purpurea), at the base of the trellis. Although it will take this annual several weeks to cover the trellis and conceal the wall, by mid-summer your view of the wall will disappear as the green foliage and colorful flowers bring the garden to life.

Plant tall flowers, such as mammoth sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L) or annual hollyhocks (Alcea rosea), along the wall. These annuals take a while to grow but will soon fill in the area in front of the concrete wall. Plant shorter flowers, such as French marigolds (Tagetes patula), zinnias (Zinnia elegans) or cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus) in the front or create an arrangement of containers to add depth and dimension.

Install a garden fence in front of the wall and hang potted plants from it. This option provides quicker coverage because you can purchase flowering annuals in early spring that already are blooming. Consider Wave petunias (Petunia x hybrida WAVE), soft waves of lobelia (Lobelia erinus ) or trailing vines to add both color and texture to the wall.

Add a decorative wooden fence on your side of the wall and use it as a garden wall to create a whimsical way to display garden art, birdhouses or wind chimes. Add colorful paint to create a bright look or neutral paint for a more toned-down effect. This will both conceal the concrete wall and expand the gardening area.

Place window boxes or containers on the top of the wall filled with trailing flowers, such as WAVE petunias (Petunia x hybrida WAVE) or nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus). Arrange them to cascade over the top of the wall and down the sides to conceal the concrete.