In addition to shielding your backyard from view, privacy plants are a great way to add more greenery to your landscaping. Privacy plantings can help you enjoy your outdoor space with peace of mind. In addition to onlookers, they also help block noise and wind – making your backyard a more peaceful environment. Here are some tips for incorporating privacy plants into your landscaping:
1. Select the right plants for privacy in your backyard
The first thing you should do when choosing plants of any kind is find out what is known to grow well in your area. The fastest way to do this is to use your zip code to look up your climate zone online. You can then search for privacy plants that are tagged for your zone.
Another tip in choosing the right plants is selecting two to three species of privacy plants, which can help prevent your hedge from being overtaken by disease or insects. Here are some examples of plant varieties commonly used to create living privacy fences:
- Evergreen trees: Leyland cypress, holly, cherry Laurel, thuja
- Shrubs: Chinese privet, yew, arborvitae, Yaupon holly
- Vines: crossvine,English ivy, honeysuckle, Boston ivy, jasmine
You can use both slow-growing and fast-growing plants for your privacy hedge. The densest, most effective privacy plantings are often slow-growing. Rather than waiting for them to reach their full growth potential, you can intersperse them with fast-growing plants that will provide privacy in the meantime. When you are satisfied with the size of the slow-growing plants, you can remove the fillers.
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