Chances are if you purchased a home with a large screen space, you probably had plans to enjoy using it and being outside at some point. Unfortunately, with the growing sizes of homes and the smaller lots they are being put on in neighborhoods, enjoying your yard can be a spectator sport for your neighbors! To help add some privacy to your yard, Whispering Springs Nursery of Jasper, Ga. has a few tips for you.
Privacy Solutions:
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Hedges – instead of opting for fence try planning on your property lines with tall, fast-growing evergreens like Italian Cypress. These shrubs can be planted 12 inches apart, and quickly create a green privacy fence that blocks out views and some noise to your yard.
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Container Gardens – Container plants are a great way to showcase your favorite plants or flowers, but they can also be another easy way to give your deck a little privacy!
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Pergolas, Arbors & Lattice – Build the feeling of privacy within an enclosure like a wooden pergola or with a lattice screen filled with flowers and vines. While these structures may not keep out the noise of neighbors, they will at least make your yard feel more private.
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Water Features – Traffic and other noise can be a problem if your home backs up to busy areas. Install a water fixture to alleviate some of this noise with the soothing sounds of flowing water instead.
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Layered Planting – Plan and plant a mix of deciduous or evergreen trees, shrubs, and perennials in a staggered design; perennials in front, shrubs in the middle, and trees/hedges behind them. This will make for a stunning landscaping move and reduce visibility and noise pollution from entering into your yard. Plus, you can make some beautiful arrangements with the plant selections you choose!
Of course, traditional privacy options like a tall fence are always a good choice too! It just depends on how you want your yard to look and feel. Whispering Springs Nursery can help you create a wonderful privacy landscape design and installation it with our nursery’s fabulous selection of plants. Contact us today to learn more at 770-893-1254.
