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Mon, Oct 8, 12 at 20:28
| Hello,
Can you create privacy and openness both? A designer and I were thinking of using widely-spaced Emerald Arborvitae--perhaps spaced 10-12 apart and staggered--as both 1). a privacy screen from a next door neighbor, and 2). framing "posts" to frame a mountain view right over top of the neighbor's house. I'm wondering your opinions--can you do both? The arborvitaes would be complimented with burning bush and some other lower-growing wide deciduous shrubs. Thanks! |
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- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 9, 12 at 15:31
| Yes you can. It depends on the specific placement and sight angles. And I'd consider the option of planting a few of the arbs closer together as well. |
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| I put 3 arborvitae along a 4' tall fence, the bed is about 4' deep. Planted with perennials and annuals. It is in a 1900's neighborhood, we live on a corner lot. It is to block the backyard. It works for privacy but if there is a neighbor I want to talk to I still can see them and make conversation. |
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