Where to find an outdoor privacy screen

[boblothrope.livejournal.com]

I'm interested in buying a portable outdoor screen that would provide some privacy on a patio. Can anyone recommend a store that carries these? I've already checked Craigslist.

I'm interested in a conventional hinged sectional screen (like a Japanese screen, except designed for the outdoors), as well as any other ideas for things I could buy or make that would accomplish the same thing.

Comments

[ron_newman]

Sounds like something Tags might carry.

[ringrose.livejournal.com]

I think I saw something like that at Target once, if you don't mind shopping there.

[bex77]

Here's some quick online finds, a couple with local stores:

Target $94 - $119
http://www.target.com/gp/search/175-0234241-6013722?field-keywords=screen%20patio%20privacy&afid=google&CPNG=Patio%20Garden&LNM=screen_patio_privacy&LID=1103673&ref=tgt_adv_XSGT0775

Amazon $237
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00154552I

Sears $379
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07114816000P?keyword=privacy+screen

You might also try planters with big, leafy plants or small trees from the garden stores.

do you need it for this?

[ruthling.livejournal.com]

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(sorry)

(not really)

[dahdahdahdancer.livejournal.com]

I've been using a bamboo screen, which I roll up and store in the winter. You need something to lash it to, though, like a railing because it's floppy. I got mine via mail order but you might be able to pick one up at a garden type of store.

[aidoneus.livejournal.com]

Funny enough I think I saw exactly what you're looking for at Pemberton Farms on Mass Ave earlier today. Inside the store, way in the back (near where they keep the bird feeders) they have a large-sih selection of affordable bamboo garden screens, about 5' high and 12' long. There are a lot of other varieties there, but the bamboo stuck in my mind. Was only about $38 too, and a short walk from the square.

Hope that helps.

[boblothrope.livejournal.com]

Thanks -- that sounds like it would work!

Target had plastic and wooden hinged fence-like screens. Ricky's Flower Market in Union Square didn't have anything that would work for me, but I did pick up some flowers and flower boxes.