“Good fences make good neighbors,” says Robert Frost. And when it is a fence of living plants, it can be enjoyed by those on both sides. Whether you want to keep your privacy or set boundaries, here are a few plants that work great for either circumstance.
For privacy, Emerald or a Dark Green Arborvitae will grow 10 - 15 feet tall and spread about 2 - 3 feet wide. Their tight-growing, soft foliage will add instant privacy to an area and provide wind protection and a natural habitat for birds. Their rich green colors add a nice backdrop to any garden.
To create a low border, a more formal, broadleaved evergreen like boxwood does the trick. Green Velvet is a tried-and-true boxwood that grows to a mature height of 3 - 4 feet and spreads 3 - 4 feet wide, just the right size for a hedging border. A living fence can vary with the seasons.
To enjoy the changing colors of leaves in the fall, we suggest witch-hazel, viburnum, or dogwoods. For spring appeal, choose forsythia for their bright yellow flowers in early spring or a beautiful lilac for fragrance and blooms! In summer, Rose of Sharon or Hydrangea create beautiful flowering hedges in a variety of height options. Barberry works great, with its beautiful range of colors and its prickly thorns, as an inspired solution to protect basement window access with a pretty view! Rose Glow Barberry and Orange Rockets are noteworthy options with striking color and interesting shapes.
When you find yourself with a situation, be it the need for privacy, a formal hedge, a deterrent, or simply to hide utility boxes, come see the knowledgeable nursery staff at Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery & Garden Center and let us help you select the right plants for your needs. Trees and evergreens are currently 30-50% off, along with 1/2 price planting through August! For more information, please contact: Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery & Garden Center : 5301 E. Terra Cotta Ave (Rte 176) : Crystal Lake, IL : 815.
459.8130 : www.countrysideflowershop.
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