Creating shelter is an uphill struggle

My garden is quite exposed on a hill. What is the best way to create some shelter? – Bill, via email DAVID: To create shelter from the wind, a solid fence or wall is usually not best as wind sometimes comes down harder on the other side.

It’s better to break the wind up using slatted or lattice fencing, or a sturdy hedge. If you need shelter from sun, pergolas can work well, or a nice sprawling tree.