plants for (quick) privacy
 

hi all,

I want to grow a row of plants/trees (whatever) down one side of my suburban
block to create some privacy and block out the ugly brick flats that look
directly into my backyard!

My old place had a nice private b'yard and I could stand/sit out by my vegie
patch for as long as I wanted without feeling silly ... in this b'yard the
neighbours must think I'm nuts when I go and inspect my fruit trees, vegies
etc. a few times a day! (I know I shouldn't worry what the neighbours think,
but I do like my privacy! Oh, to live in the country!)

So, considering I'm a student on a budget, what is the least expensive and
fastest growing plants to put down my side fence for a privacy screen? They
need to be at least 2 metres tall ... but the bigger the better! To cover a
distance of about 4-5 metres! A big ask in a short period I know!

Cheers,
Mick

plants for (quick) privacy
 

Well Mick there is no indication of where you are; some even don't read the
"aus" part of the newsgroup and can be calling from Europe?



"MC" none wrote in message ...
hi all,

I want to grow a row of plants/trees (whatever) down one side of my
suburban
block to create some privacy and block out the ugly brick flats that look
directly into my backyard!

My old place had a nice private b'yard and I could stand/sit out by my
vegie
patch for as long as I wanted without feeling silly ... in this b'yard the
neighbours must think I'm nuts when I go and inspect my fruit trees,
vegies
etc. a few times a day! (I know I shouldn't worry what the neighbours
think,
but I do like my privacy! Oh, to live in the country!)

So, considering I'm a student on a budget, what is the least expensive and
fastest growing plants to put down my side fence for a privacy screen?
They
need to be at least 2 metres tall ... but the bigger the better! To cover
a
distance of about 4-5 metres! A big ask in a short period I know!

Cheers,
Mick

plants for (quick) privacy
 

Fair enough Wallaby ... thanks for pointing that out - I'm fairly new to all
this newsgroup stuff!

I am in Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Cheers,
Mick


"Wallaby" wrote in message
...
Well Mick there is no indication of where you are; some even don't read
the
"aus" part of the newsgroup and can be calling from Europe?



"MC" none wrote in message ...
hi all,

I want to grow a row of plants/trees (whatever) down one side of my
suburban
block to create some privacy and block out the ugly brick flats that
look
directly into my backyard!

My old place had a nice private b'yard and I could stand/sit out by my
vegie
patch for as long as I wanted without feeling silly ... in this b'yard
the
neighbours must think I'm nuts when I go and inspect my fruit trees,
vegies
etc. a few times a day! (I know I shouldn't worry what the neighbours
think,
but I do like my privacy! Oh, to live in the country!)

So, considering I'm a student on a budget, what is the least expensive
and
fastest growing plants to put down my side fence for a privacy screen?
They
need to be at least 2 metres tall ... but the bigger the better! To
cover
a
distance of about 4-5 metres! A big ask in a short period I know!

Cheers,
Mick

plants for (quick) privacy
 

Mick, what about a group of native Frangipanis, don't know how much room you
have but a mate of mine here in Syd has grown them as they will grow in a
"grove" area about 3M wide from fence to house. He has a block of flats as
well and these are reasonably fast and grow tall. They don't have heavy
branches to damage 'if' they fall. Glossy leaves and perfumed flowers like
the exotic Frangipanis.
Cheers, Wallaby


"MC" none wrote in message ...
Fair enough Wallaby ... thanks for pointing that out - I'm fairly new to
all
this newsgroup stuff!

I am in Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Cheers,
Mick


"Wallaby" wrote in message
...
Well Mick there is no indication of where you are; some even don't read
the
"aus" part of the newsgroup and can be calling from Europe?



"MC" none wrote in message ...
hi all,

I want to grow a row of plants/trees (whatever) down one side of my
suburban
block to create some privacy and block out the ugly brick flats that
look
directly into my backyard!

My old place had a nice private b'yard and I could stand/sit out by my
vegie
patch for as long as I wanted without feeling silly ... in this b'yard
the
neighbours must think I'm nuts when I go and inspect my fruit trees,
vegies
etc. a few times a day! (I know I shouldn't worry what the neighbours
think,
but I do like my privacy! Oh, to live in the country!)

So, considering I'm a student on a budget, what is the least expensive
and
fastest growing plants to put down my side fence for a privacy screen?
They
need to be at least 2 metres tall ... but the bigger the better! To
cover
a
distance of about 4-5 metres! A big ask in a short period I know!

Cheers,
Mick

plants for (quick) privacy
 

"MC" none wrote in message ...
hi all,

I want to grow a row of plants/trees (whatever) down one side of my
suburban
block to create some privacy and block out the ugly brick flats that look
directly into my backyard!

My old place had a nice private b'yard and I could stand/sit out by my
vegie
patch for as long as I wanted without feeling silly ... in this b'yard the
neighbours must think I'm nuts when I go and inspect my fruit trees,
vegies
etc. a few times a day! (I know I shouldn't worry what the neighbours
think,
but I do like my privacy! Oh, to live in the country!)

So, considering I'm a student on a budget, what is the least expensive and
fastest growing plants to put down my side fence for a privacy screen?
They
need to be at least 2 metres tall ... but the bigger the better! To cover
a
distance of about 4-5 metres! A big ask in a short period I know!

Cheers,
Mick





Acacias (ie wattle family) are mostly fast to very fast growing. A little
research will identify the species (of the hundreds) that will suit your
area and grow the size that you want. They are usually quite cheap. Some
species are short lived giving up after 5-10 years (but not all) and by then
you can have some other long lived species coming along. Try your nearest
forestry nursery for good advice and economical seedlings.

David

plants for (quick) privacy
 

Much appreciated David! Thanks!
Mick


"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
...
Acacias (ie wattle family) are mostly fast to very fast growing. A little
research will identify the species (of the hundreds) that will suit your
area and grow the size that you want. They are usually quite cheap. Some
species are short lived giving up after 5-10 years (but not all) and by
then
you can have some other long lived species coming along. Try your nearest
forestry nursery for good advice and economical seedlings.

David

plants for (quick) privacy
 

Thanks Wallaby! :)



"Wallaby" wrote in message
...
Mick, what about a group of native Frangipanis, don't know how much room
you
have but a mate of mine here in Syd has grown them as they will grow in a
"grove" area about 3M wide from fence to house. He has a block of flats
as
well and these are reasonably fast and grow tall. They don't have heavy
branches to damage 'if' they fall. Glossy leaves and perfumed flowers
like
the exotic Frangipanis.
Cheers, Wallaby

plants for (quick) privacy
 

"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
...
Acacias (ie wattle family) are mostly fast to very fast growing. A
little
research will identify the species (of the hundreds) that will suit your
area and grow the size that you want. They are usually quite cheap.
Some
species are short lived giving up after 5-10 years (but not all) and by
then
you can have some other long lived species coming along. Try your
nearest
forestry nursery for good advice and economical seedlings.

David




I love wattles, I got them in my front and backyard. They grow fast indeed
and
look lovely even when not in flower. Some of my grevilleas have grown a lot
taller and quicker than expected as well.

barb