Best Hedges To Plant For Privacy

If you've just moved into a new home or want to make the house you've been in for a while a little more private, planting hedges is a great idea. However, there are sure hedges that are better than others when it comes to decorating your lawn and making sure that your family can be comfortable in the house without the threat of nosey neighbors. Here are a few hedges to consider.

Privet Hedges

Hedges and shrubs that fall in the privet category can be evergreen, but there are semi-evergreen and deciduous versions as well, so make your selection depending on the climate you live. The hedges are ideal for privacy because they can grow up to 15 feet, and have a spread of up to 8 feet. In the late spring, the shrubs display fragrant white flowers, which turn into berries in the summer.

Hemlock

Hemlock leaves have a feathery appearance; this shrub can also grow up to 15 feet. The foliage is a deep blue-green hue, which will likely contrast well with the color of your law and make your property stand out. It's best to plant the shrubs about 3 inches apart in nutritious soil to create a beautiful hedge.

Pine Hedges 

White Pine and Spruce Pine are both good choices for privacy hedges. The white pine is an evergreen that can grow up to 80 feet high with a 40-foot spread. These trees grow quickly and need full sun to thrive. Spruce pine is also effective for use as a hedge because the tree can easily grow to 90 feet although some trees have grown as tall as 125 feet. Spruce pines have a long, narrow shape and make a beautiful plant fence when growing close together. The pines also make great Christmas trees. 

These living fences serve as a way to purify the air around your home. The plants will also provide a home for birds and woodland creatures that could provide natural pest control for your flower or vegetable garden by eating the bugs that would otherwise ruin your plants. Evergreen hedges also make your lawn look lush and healthy, no matter the time of year.

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