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Need large screen for privacy
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Posted by patrice607 Il (My Page) on Sun, Aug 5, 07 at 0:09
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My backyard neighbor just added a second story and he now has a bird's eye view of my entire property. To make matters worse, he trimmed every branch of my honeysuckle privacy hedge that protruded thru my fence. It was nice and thick, now I can see right through it and I don't like the view. I'd love to replace the honeysuckles with an evergreen hedge but after researching, I realize that I don't have enought sun. Everything is overshadowed by a large maple tree and a 30 ft blue spruce. I'm thinking about building a trellis wall but it would have to be about 15 feet tall to do any good. Village code will allow this as long as it's 5 feet from the property line. I just need something that will be sturdy.
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RE: Need large screen for privacy
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| Would arborvitae work? Would you consider creating more sun so you have more choices? A 15-foot trellis wall doesn't sound pleasing to me. Have you checked out what tall shrubs or short trees can take some dry shade in your zone? |
RE: Need large screen for privacy
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| Don't you just hate that? My neighbor actually installed security cameras on his house directed right over our patio and it is legal for him to do so! I'm probably on some webcam every time I go out to water etc.,(how boring). Anyway, we planted serviceberry trees with arborvitae inbetween, (the arborvitae take too long to get big enough) and then we strategically placed wires (to block camera) and planted wild grape which fills in fast. The benefit is great bird habitat! Good luck, it's so hard to find privacy anymore :( |
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