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Depends on how windy it is..
If none, Leyland Cypress
If a lot, Laurels.
If you want to go artsy, Privet. Thick, dense and you cna shape it into various whatever..
I like Laurels over Cypress as they are very dense at the bottom, leaving no trunk gap, like Cypress does.
Either way, you either pay a lot for grown trees, or wait years for it to grow.
Space at least 8 ft apart, so that they do not choke each other.
Hedge also creates excellent sound and CO barrier.
Need to know where OP lives, but judging by the pine straw I’m assuming it’s somewhere in the South.
Use native shade tolerant evergreens... like American Holly, Southern Magnolia, Sweetbay Magnolia, Loblolly Bay, Mountain Laurel, Wax Myrtle, azaleas, etc...
Depends on how windy it is..
If none, Leyland Cypress
If a lot, Laurels.
If you want to go artsy, Privet. Thick, dense and you cna shape it into various whatever..
I like Laurels over Cypress as they are very dense at the bottom, leaving no trunk gap, like Cypress does.
Either way, you either pay a lot for grown trees, or wait years for it to grow.
Space at least 8 ft apart, so that they do not choke each other.
Hedge also creates excellent sound and CO barrier.
That is a natural looking area, so there’s no way I’d plant anything that needs hedging or shaping, that would look tacky IMO. Also, Leyland Cypress wouldn’t work there because the larger trees would shade it out and cause it to be thin and scraggly.
Or build a berm. Takes time and some planning, but when finished, can look as though it's always been there and is part of the landscape. Also more interesting in terms of plant possibilities.
Need to know where OP lives, but judging by the pine straw I’m assuming it’s somewhere in the South.
Use native shade tolerant evergreens... like American Holly, Southern Magnolia, Sweetbay Magnolia, Loblolly Bay, Mountain Laurel, Wax Myrtle, azaleas, etc...
The OP has not given us a location or geographic area. The OP lives in a fairly rural area and might have problems with deer? It looks like they have a rhododendron planted to the left side behind the boxwoods. Those boxwoods are great because they are one of the few plants deer will not eat; I cannot say the same for the rhododendron. Unfortunately the boxwoods will not grow high enough for privacy.
There is one plant that deer will not eat and will grow to about ten foot high with thick foliage - but it will take many years. Japanese Andromeda deer will not eat: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/orn...-andromeda.htm. Here is a picture I took that shows one of three I had planted on the side of an old garden. The three make almost an impenetrable barrier - I just don't have a picture handy of all three of them. I also did very little pruning. The one, pictured to the right of the turkeys, would make a great privacy screen all year round.
I personally wouldn't do it because your house seems somewhat close to the road, and I would want to see what was on the boundaries of my property from some distance. It would also disturb the distribution of natural light which could have a negative effect on the plants and lawn you already have. Also, that roadway looks very small and probably doesn't see very much traffic overall.
That said, the quickest and easiest way not to see cars is privacy fencing. Could be really cheap or pricy depending on the material you choose and how much of the work you can do yourself. Unlike with plantings, you can also create a gate across your driveway.
Check local regulations. In most places, hedges and fences need to be at least 3 feet in from the road, which could also make your front yard seem a lot smaller.
Yes - the quickest thing is to put up an ugly fence - gorgeous to look at! But please consider some natural looking vegetation.
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