Ideas for adding privacy to property between established trees
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We are building a home office for my husband on our property, we are in the process of relocating to the mountains full time which is a dream come true but we needed a little more room. I am trying to figure out a way to add a little privacy on one side between our property and our neighbor. I would really like to figure out a way to use the established trees instead of installing a traditional fence or privacy screen. Is there a way to safely "attach" either pressure treated wood, round logs or branches to the trees without damaging them? Any of the other traditional options I've looked at seem out of place with the surroundings. I would appreciate any ideas anyone might have. P.S. I love this community of DIYer's on Hometalk, you have all provided me with so much inspiration over the past few years. THANK YOU!!
9 answers
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That is a tough question. You can plant more trees to boost your privacy: http://goo.gl/X63nrH
HouseLogic.com
on Jul 24, 2015
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I agree, plant trees like Balsam Fir, that keep there branches full from top to bottom. Too bad you live on the opposite coast than me, I have a forest full of firs. Also if you can get a copy of Woodland Garden by Robert Gillmore, he explains step by step how to plan and plant a woodland garden. You have the perfect place for one. Best of luck.
Josephine Howland
on Jul 24, 2015
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Here's an article on anchoring fencing on a tree - http://homeguides.sfgate.com/anchor-fence-tree-52542.html Alternatively, have you thought about adding tall full bushes in between the trees? We recently added several between our firs to block the noise and sight of a busy street. It will take a while for them to fill out enough to block the street but should look lovely in a few years.
Meaganlhd
on Jul 24, 2015
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how about planting bushes in among the trees. How about some pretty rododendrons
Craftyfox
on Jul 24, 2015
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I plant a large quantity of morning glories around my front porch for a natural privacy screen in the summer. I also plant them between the tree and garage in the back. All I do is run a rope between the tree and garage then cut pieces of yarn to tie to the rope. Let the yarn dangle to the ground and the flowering vine will climb right up and you will have a natural wall. Shake the vines at the end of the growing season and next year's vines will plant themselves.
Sara
on Jul 24, 2015
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You could use branches woven between the trees for a natural look.
Julies1949
on Jul 25, 2015
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How about planting bamboo? It grows super fast; my sister screened her front yard with it.
Linda Smith
on Jul 26, 2015
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Don't plant bamboo out in the mountains. Non-native Invasive, does harm to the ecosystem. I can't see a neighbor's house, privacy from what?
Connie Hoge
on Jul 27, 2015
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yeah bamboo is very invasive but there is bamboo fencing that looks really good and you could attach it to the trees instead of fence post. then plant some mountain laurel, rhododendrums to make it look natural
Vicky
on Jul 27, 2015
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