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I'd suggest that you also put some type of fencing and then plant in front of the fencing, with the idea they'll grow through the fencing a bit and hide it. Even if you just put up some type of wire fence. The reason is that animals and people and kids will still be able to get through the trees/shrubs. If you plant something that will grow through the wire fence, you'll have some security, too, and it shouldn't be too expensive.
If you get wire fencing, like hog wire, get the kind that has smaller holes at the bottom, so smaller animals will be kept out. Plus, if you ever get a dog yourself, or want to sell or rent the place later, you can say it's got dog-proof fencing.
Of course, you'll have to see if it's allowed. But, it would be a cheap option and if you stretch it nice and tight, it should look decent, too, until the plants grow.
I'm not sure what type of shrub or tree you should plant, but I just wanted to warn you about fast-growing poplar trees because their roots are shallow and can wreak havoc on any plumbing or sidewalks. Plus, they grow tall and fast, but don't stay bushy at the bottom. My parents planted some along a fence in a suburban setting and it was a disaster.
We fenced in our corner lot with wood and wire. This gave us a "hard boundary" to plant against.
I bought 20 "sticks" from the Arbor Day Foundation for about $10.00 and planted them along one side of this fence. My husband just laughed, it did look pretty stupid initially. But those "sticks" grew rapidily into Russian Olive (Elaegnus) shrubs/trees. Before we knew it we had a dense copse that provided privacy for our 3/4 acre back yard. Really inexpensive too.
My father planted a corner of our tiny suburban backyard with bamboo and we made fishing poles out of it. They should have planted the bamboo along the fence where they planted the poplar trees LOL.
People like corner lots because they have more street parking. By buying a house on a corner, you're trading some privacy for some convenience. Especially if you frequently invite a bunch of people who all have their own cars.
Well, the corner lot just means a front yard with no privacy,normally. Most people don't live in their front yards anyway - or at least have the option of a backyard.
I would consult a local nursery. The best type of tree to plant varies from place to place. Also that nursery may have better suggestions.
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