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Old 02-11-2011, 02:18 PM
 
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Hi we are wanting to add privacy to our backyard from our back neighbor.

Please give any suggestions for lush hedges, shrubs, trees etc that can go along our fenceline (that are pretty tall) to help make our back yard more private.

Or, if you have used a landscaper to help with such work, please recommend your landscaper.

3 Pics are attached.

Thanks in advance!
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Old 02-11-2011, 03:28 PM
 
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I was hoping to do this as well but unfortunately I have a utility easement in my backyard.
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Old 02-11-2011, 06:30 PM
 
Location: Juliff, Texas
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you can plant a clumping bamboo like bambusa textillus. When established it's stalks are 30 ft tall or so, and unlike trees, it not going to blow over and damage something. Be very careful not to buy a running bamboo. Textillus has done well for me through these freezes
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Old 02-11-2011, 07:35 PM
 
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In terms of finding a landscaper... just drive around in your pickup truck on Saturday morning with two fingers held out your window!
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Old 02-11-2011, 07:42 PM
 
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Is it too early to start planting trees like Live Oaks and Wax Myrtles? I need to get some screening in my yard too.
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Old 02-11-2011, 10:28 PM
 
Location: KATY, TX
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i know a couple of good landscapers. pm me if interested.
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Old 02-12-2011, 12:15 AM
 
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Italian cypresses are good....




also....





Oleanders are too. They can grow very tall and wide. They also can make pretty hedges. They can be like trees. They're very pretty. Green year round. Blooms. Cold hearty. You can find them anywhere plants, and trees are sold...


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Old 02-12-2011, 07:25 AM
 
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Yes, I was going to suggest cypresses also, Italian or Leyland, or a similar evergreen Thuja. They are very tall, grow fast and acts as wind barrier. I think cypresses always add class to a home. The best time I think to get them, however, is the fall....they're up to 75% off at the local garden centers at that time. Google "privacy plants and trees" to get more ideas and see what you like.
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Old 02-12-2011, 08:40 AM
 
Location: NT East
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You may want to look at Palms (the tall ones) at some of these nurseries that specialize in selling mature trees... a little more expensive but immediate results
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Old 02-12-2011, 07:29 PM
 
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Blue tip junipers


SPIRAL Blue tip junipers


http://www.galbraithsinc.com/picture/plants/Juniper,%20Blue%20Point%20%27Spiral%27.jpg (broken link)
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