On 02/05/2014 21:38, sacha wrote:
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?

Strange no one has picked up on the charge of $200 for advice.