Natural Privacy (Fences)

The use of live plants to create privacy structures and/or outdoor rooms

Most common plants used:

Evergreens: provide year-long protection

  • Arborvitae
  • Blue Spruce
  • Norway Spruce
  • Hemlock

Deciduous trees allow for more variety including spring flowers and fall color, but do not provide a screen all year long

Typically planted in a straight line, staggered, or serpentine

When designed properly:

  • enhances the property
  • blocks out unattractive views
  • creates & provides privacy from street traffic and neighbors
  • reduces outside noises
  • can create an area protected from elements such as wind and snow