Besides artivitas, what can I plant for privacy on the fence line?
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You don't say where you live. Become familiar with what your planting zone is, perhaps do some internet research, or get some garden books from the library. Get ideas from those sources as to what you like the looks of. Arborvitaes are a problem in cold climates because they are multi-stemmed, and split when weighed down by ice and snow. I have some, and I tie them together at the top, encircling them with green twine every fall to prevent this. But if the plant gets too tall, that won't work.
One word of advice: believe the books and plant labels when they tell you the ultimate size of a shrub or tree, and plant accordingly. It will look a bit bare at first, but in the long run, as they grow, your plants will look better with room to breathe. And you won't be having to prune your plants all the time to keep them small.
Free advice is available from your local Cooperative Extension, and many good nurseries are happy to give advice to prospective customers.
Cover fence with mesh. and or Bamboo
It sure would help if we knew your location or better yet, your growing zone.
I have used Leland Cypress in both NC and NY for the same situation They are hardy and fast growing. Got them at Cosco in both locations