Privacy is often an issue for many homeowners, perhaps there is an unsightly area, a building to block or to soften car noise from a nearby road. There can be many reasons why a homeowner might want to create a more private setting. Many privacy issues can be resolved by the careful selection and placement of plants in a landscape.

If you are need of tall screening, twenty feet or more, there are several plants that will work for this situation. Leyland Cypress is popular, it needs sun to semi-shade and will grow to thirty or forty feet. Cryptomeria is another good choice since its growth habit is similar to the Leyland Cypress and it has a strong root system. Quite often, they will have a bronze-like winter color. There is another plant, which is growing in popularity, Green Giant Arborvitae. Its growth habit is similar to the two plants just described but it will not grow quite as tall and it will tolerate more shade. You might also consider using Deodora Cedar. They have a blue-green needle color and branches that curve upward at the tips creating a more graceful appearance. Deodora Cedar grows taller than Leyland Cypress and Cryptomeria. They prefer sun to semi-shade

situations.

If you prefer a more traditional type of tree, try using a Magnolia such as the Brackens Brown variety. It grows to a height of forty feet or more and has white blooms.

All of these plants work well for creating a privacy hedge. As always, ask the garden center professionals for suggestions for your particular situation or ask about scheduling a professional consultation or having a landscape design created for you.

Happy Gardening.