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Originally Posted by Sheldon[_1_]
On Mar 16, 9:00�am, Fluffball
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;779038 Wrote:
Hello,
My backyard is partially facing the street and partially facing the
neighbor who has their deck out almost to the property line. �Because
our lots are small, whenever I go to my backyard I would be in their
face and vice versa, no privacy at all! �I'm looking for evergreen
shrubs that will grow to 8 feet to act as a hedge so I don't have to
see my neighbor or the street. �I would prefer something that will
reach matured height in 3 years because I can't afford buying big
shrubs or building a fence. �I'm looking for cheaper alternatives.
Your help is greatly appreciated. �I'm in zone 6.
Thank you.
How about a Bamboo?
Tall, straight, fast growing, evergreen and doesn't need much space.
They are also very popular right now and give the place a very modern
look.
Yesh, reminescent of the Hanoi Hilton.
Bamboo is extrordinarilly difficult to contain, especially any variety
suitable for privacy screening... when it sends up shoots across the
property line your neighbor will sue you for mega bucks and win.
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Well, it seems that some people must like the Hanoi Hilton look, including my neighbour who has used bamboo to successfully screen off part of his garden. I don't find it invasive, just so long as I trim it back on my side of the fence from time to time and I do any of the other plants in my neighbours gardens.
Another thought might be a fast climber on a frame, such as a Clematis, which have beautiful flowers.