Landscape pro discusses effective privacy plants
Plants, shrubs and trees provide an effective and natural alternative to fencing when it comes to creating a privacy barrier between your property and neighbors, a street or businesses nearby.
Whether you’re installing a pool, can’t build a fence due to local or HOA regulations or just want to create a natural barrier, plants and shrubs have been a long-standing way to create boundaries between properties and create privacy.
Our local landscape design company has been helping to create privacy hedges for years, in addition to providing all landscaping services for the people of Fort Myers and all of Southwest Florida. We are proud to be the trusted partner for people across the area, and we are happy to help with any landscape needs you might have.
There are several things to consider when choosing the right privacy plants for your new boundary. In this article, we discuss a few of these and give some tips on creating the ideal natural wall for your property.
Privacy plants all have a few important characteristics. They should first and foremost be dense enough to create sufficient privacy. No one wants to select a plant with open spaces between the leaves and branches because the privacy would be completely lost in these holes.
Also, these plants should be evergreen. If you want a true privacy boundary, it won’t do you a lot of good if the leaves all fall off in the winter and your plants become completely see-through.
Since we are in Southwest Florida, it’s also important to select a plant or tree which can withstand the higher temperatures and high humidity in our area. In addition, since our soil is sandy and more salty than other areas, plants which can thrive in these unique conditions must be selected.
Your space and your personal preferences for privacy also will dictate which plants to select. A smaller space can’t be overpowered by sprawling trees and shrubs, and a large area requires large plants to be adequately covered, so it’s important to understand how big and how quickly the plants will grow before you plant them.
Our team can help you select the ideal plants for your space. From Wax Myrtles for smaller, more compact spaces to large Cypress trees which can grow to be over 50 feet tall, we have you covered.
Planting a privacy wall is a big commitment, both financially and in terms of time it takes to make it look perfect. We offer design, installation and maintenance services which will ensure your privacy wall is installed correctly, grows quickly and looks great from the time the trees are initially planted all the way through their maturity.
Because our area presents some unique challenges when it comes to growing effective trees and shrubs, working with a professional for your privacy wall is encouraged, and our team is up to the task. We can help determine the soil quality and type at your property, determine the level of shade the area will receive and use your preferences and feedback to select the perfect plants or trees for your needs.
Ready to have the perfect natural privacy wall for your space? Call Peer Landscaping us today to get started.
