Lizard Queen
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Post by Lizard Queen on Nov 10, 2020 19:21:50 GMT -5
My parents' backyard used to be completely lined with arborvitae bushes (and also a chain link fence). It was so nice and private, and it actually made the yard seem bigger. My DH hates arborvitae, though, because he thinks they attract bees. But maybe a hedge or skyrocket juniper? Those grow tall--better than a fence.
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happyhoix
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Post by happyhoix on Nov 11, 2020 8:06:53 GMT -5
In our areas we use Leland cypress as screening hedges. I have one between me and my neighbor, added benefit- when the tornado came through, all the Leland’s blew over onto the side of our house and actually protected it. Had to replace all the Leland’s but they grow fast. Check with your university agriculture department they usually have lists of plants that grow well in your area.
Be careful about filling in a storm ditch, there are regulations on land disturbance around wet weather run off areas. Any water that currently passes through your yard will be diverted to someone else’s property which could cause legal issues. Consider installing a water garden, which is designed with water plants and intended to allow water to seep into the ground rather than run off it. Plus they are very pretty to look at.
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