On 2014-05-01 19:49:22 +0000, David Hill said:

In a Yuku group I belong to a member from South Carolina US of A posted
the following

"I have been wanting a privacy fence, or screen (bushes or trees) in my
back yard since 2007 when my backyard neighbor cut down all the Redtip
bushes that gave me a private back yard and NO view of his home. I
lost that privacy 7 years ago.

They are nice people but their yard is a distraction to me because they
drive vehicles back there from time to time and have other events that
I would like blocked. I have lost my privacy.

The cost of putting up a privacy fence could cost $3000 or more. Not in
my budget. So I have opted to plant bushes/trees that are well known
as screens. My budget is approx. $1000.

The three choices I like a
Leyland Cypress Trees
Arborvitae
Wax Myrtle

They are fast growing, and can withstand full sun. I am concerned with
how much watering I will have to do. Water is expensive here.

Monday (April 21) a landscaper will be visiting to give me his
suggestions. He says he has irrigation ideas that will save me money
on water, but I am concerned that the price for this will put me back
in the ballpark of the price for a fence."

Then in a further posting she said

" Now, I know I need to get other quotes, but all the nurseries give
you "their landscaper" for the actual planting. The other nursery
that I contacted gave me their landscaper number, and that landscaper
told me they charge $200 for their advice, BUT if I stay with the
nursery that are working for, the nursery would deduct that $200 from
the price of the trees."

Leylandii would give birth to a monster, so absolutely 100% NO from me!
I have no idea if it would work there but has he, or she, looked at
Pittosporum tobira for possible suitability?
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon