Planning for Summer , How to add privacy accross back treeline?
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Tina Hill
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this is the view out of my kitchen , bathroom , and guest bedroom windows . I need ideas to create a low maintenance way to add privacy accross the back of our Yard... we just moved in in November .
the view out of my kitchen window ... I need ideas to add privacy for us and the back neighbors .
16 answers
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Plant bushes, with flowers maybe.
Lala Rute
on Dec 31, 2015
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Tall, fast growing evergreens.
Deni Conard-Lincoln
on Dec 31, 2015
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Lilacs or dogwood fill in pretty quickly. Or a fence is you have the funds to do so
MN Mom
on Dec 31, 2015
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personally, i'd nix the evergreen and go with a fence. evergreens are very possessive- they will make the soil acidic and create bare muddy spots under them, grass and most flowers won't grow there. as a wind or snow break they need to be so far from the buildings, otherwise you end up with banks of snow covering your back porch. the other option is to contact your local master gardeners association via your county extension office for advice or a well established landscape designer. the designer will come up with a plan that allows for the maturity of the newly planted landscape. this helps as you won't be cutting down that cute little maple tree that was planted by the drive 15 yrs from now as the roots have buckled the the driveway paving.
Dfm
on Jan 01, 2016
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You can have it all. An inexpensive wire fence on wooden posts and vines or other trellis loving plants will give you a green wall now and leave time for evergreen plants and trees to grow.
Jackie Bain
on Jan 01, 2016
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You can use many different perenial grasses along with different flowering shrubs.Plant the tallest first than come in front alternating for visual interest. Browse through a catalog such as Blustone Perenials . I read the magazine Fine gardening which is extremely helpful for chosing and caring for the plants.
Janet Pizaro
on Jan 01, 2016
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The first question I would ask myself is do I want to rake leaves if I plant a tree (s). If the answer is no, I would consider junipers, cypress trees, burning bushes, forsythia bushes or pine trees. If you have deer in your yard you will need to protect your new trees or shrubs. We use bird netting to protect our junipers from the deer who enjoy eating these shrubs. I see a lot of possibilities! Good luck!
Cornelia Schott
on Jan 01, 2016
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There is a house in my neighborhood that has a few fence sections up spaced apart. You could add some flower boxes, a bench or hang a garden ornament in front of them (your view). I'm thinking of doing this in a few areas of my yard because I can see the next street over. I already have a fenced in yard but want more privacy.
G
on Jan 01, 2016
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I know arborvitae grow quickly but they can get really our of hand and often split under the weight of snow in winter. I would opt for red twig dogwood . There are varieties that grow taller. They flower in the summer and have nice foliage and in winter provide a beautiful red spot of color in your yard.
MN Mom
on Jan 01, 2016
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just one more thought try to stay away from the evergreens that are prone to mite. that would be arborvitae. As this has been an issue for a few years and impossible to save once the mite hits. Just an FYI understanding it is always a go to.
Janet Pizaro
on Jan 02, 2016
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Are you trying to keep aliens out? ;) Looks like a see through UFO in your picture! LOL.... Maybe some bamboo for a natural privacy fence.
Katrina Warren
on Jan 02, 2016
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I love Green Giant Arborvitae and I have a few and they are easy and carefree. If you want fast growing Ligustrium or Privet which can grow 2-3 ft a year once established (2-3 years) I am not sure your zone but Cryptomeria is beautiful and could easily be a privacy hedge. Hollies too for the birds. You have many choices.
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Jan 03, 2016
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Talk with your neighbors. Chances are they would enjoy the privacy too. If you all agree on fencing or landscaping, the cost is reduced, and cooperation between neighbors is priceless.
Kathryne Williams Davis
on Jan 04, 2016
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Try Holly trees .there are several diff kinds and the berries keep the birds happy.
Lulu
on Jan 11, 2016
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Bamboo should do the trick...just monitor its spring shoots...you can control the shape of the future thicket by 'kicking over' the shoots where you don't want them to cover.
UpState
on Jan 13, 2016
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I used forsythia for this same issue. Started with what seemed to be spindly 4' bundles about 4' apart. Within two years a beautiful full hedge, in five a wonderful wall of beautiful cascading yellow then full 10-12' hedge of beautiful top to bottom greenery year round with small song birds nesting. Easy, inexpensive, no maintenance at all! (Great cuttings for indoor arrangements year round, and forced flowers at times))
Johnchip
on Jan 14, 2016
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