Privacy is what we all seek when we are at home, looking for our very own morsel of tranquility…not only in our home, but in our backyards as well. When your fence is not giving you enough privacy or beauty, it leaves you feeling that something is missing.
One lovely solution that will help give your yard an added elegant look, is planting hedges around the perimeter. This will help provide privacy, and also add a great deal of beauty. Hedges are a practical, natural and alternative way to fencing; and there are a variety of wonderful plants to choose from to create the perfect hedge for your garden.
When considering the placement of hedges, you need to consider the growing conditions for the type of shrub you choose. No matter how wonderful a shrub might look, you may not have the appropriate growing conditions for that specific shrub. This will severely limit the potential growth your scrubs will have, ultimately limiting the potential privacy you will gain in your yard. Other growing conditions will also depend on how your house is situated.
Another point to take into consideration is whether you want to plant fully grown shrubs, which will immediately give you the perfect screen and privacy; or smaller shrubs. The smaller shrubs while less expensive, will take time to grow, taking a little longer to give you the privacy you want. There fore, if it’s to add privacy right away, you will want to purchase fully grown shrubs.
Hedges will provide a tall screen for your yard giving you the privacy you want while enclosing your yard in a graceful manner. You will no longer have to worry about painting your fence to give it a fresh look. Your only maintenance will be trimming the shrubs to keep them in perfect condition and of course giving the required amount of water to keep them looking perfectly green.
Keep in mind, if you have a wooden fence, which you don’t want to replace; or you want to improve your garden on a budget; a few strategically placed lush cedars can be just as effective. Plant them in groups of three, and don’t forget to check out the sales! Sheridan Nurseries (416 481 6429) at 2827 Yonge St. have gorgeous, large cedars, and they are currently being offered at 30% off!!
I hope you consider this as an option when you want to add some privacy, elegance and lush beauty to your yard. From here, you will be ready to work on your flower beds, and garden itself, creating your own private oasis!
Susan Eickmeier is a Sales Representative with Royal LePage R.E.S. Ltd/Johnston & Daniel Division working in the Central Toronto market. Susan is also a regular contributor to the Muddy York Blog. Susan’s website is located at www.susaneickmeier.com
