Evergreen windbreaks, evergreen wind screens, evergreen privacy fences and evergreen privacy screens…they all mean basically the same thing, and are popular uses for evergreen trees. We often get questions about planting strategies and installation techniques, and here are a few tips to get the...
Best place to plant: An ideal privacy screen for the backyard, front yard, or side yard, space trees 2 to 3 feet apart. This arborvitae requires full sun or partial shade. 15. “Spartan” juniper Photo Credit: Drew Avery / CC By 2.0 Advantages: Pyramidal shape with dark green, dense...
For a quick privacy solution, Leyland cypress is an evergreen conifer that can create a lush green screen in just a few growing seasons. This fast-growing tree can be allowed to reach its full size or kept pruned as a smaller specimen or hedge. Dense bright green sprays of soft needles ...
Deer Resistant Evergreens for Privacy Screens One of the most common questions we get is what are my options for an evergreen privacy screen. Our lead designer, Erik, is happy to visit your property to assess the best strategy that will achieve fast re
Emerald Green ArborvitaeThuja occidentalis ‘Emerald Green’8-12 ft.6-9 in. per yearLive in colder regions. Deer aren’t an issue. Stops growing at 10ft. How to Plant Privacy Trees Most homeowners want to create a dense screen with their privacy trees, as large gaps can allow neighbors ...
Privacy Screen Spacing:8 to 10 feet Growth Rate:Fast Arborvitae trees make an excellent addition to your landscape if you’re seeking year-round privacy. These evergreen trees not only offer seclusion but also provide low-maintenance care, which suits your busy lifestyle. ...
Juniper ‘Blue Arrow’ (Juniperus scopulorum) grows tall and narrow - 15 feet high but only 2 feet wide - making a great screen for a small area. Evergreen hedges - tall and small. If you live in deer country avoid those evergreens that they love to eat including yews, arborvitae, and...
Privacy trees are almost always at the top of list for gardeners moving into a new home, or when new buildings go up around you. We all want to feel our house and garden is our own, and nothing does that better than a green screen. All year round. Yet it doesn’t take much drivin...
Living walls and hedges are excellent additions to any privacy-focused landscaping project. They provide a natural and visually appealing way to screen off your property. By planting a row of tall shrubs or trees close together, you can create a dense barrier obscuring the outside view. Popular...
Although this can take some time to leave room for growth, a living wall of plants is the most beautiful way to create a quite retreat in your backyard. Tall and bushy plants are best for maximum privacy. Some good plants for this are Evergreen trees, Italian Cypress, Oleander, Skyrocket...