Many residents of Indian high‑rise apartments find their balconies exposed to the view of adjacent buildings, a frustration amplified by the close proximity of neighbouring flats.
Housing societies frequently prohibit solid walls or opaque screens, leaving occupants with limited options to shield their outdoor space, yet a thoughtfully selected row of plants can provide both visual screening and a calmer, greener ambience.
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The Times of India article outlines six plant species that are particularly well‑suited to forming a natural privacy barrier on balconies, offering a practical alternative to prohibited structural modifications.