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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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"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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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"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 |
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