Privacy shrubs

Design your garden for privacy using shrubs as hedging or screening. #gardening #hydrangeas #privacy #hedges

From hydrangea bushes to lilac bushes and every evergreen in between, many attractive, fast-growing shrubs provide privacy, hide eyesores, and offer food and shelter for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife in a matter of a few seasons. See our plants for privacy, all of which typically reach their mature size within a few seasons.

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Speed and greenery go hand in hand with these 5 fast-growing evergreen shrubs, designed to provide efficient screening and aesthetic appeal.

Narrow evergreen trees are a must if you want privacy and year-round interest in a small garden or side yard. Here are the top picks for unique, skinny evergreen trees.

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An impressive fence does provide a welcome sense of privacy. Although even the nicest ones can have the unfortunate effect of shouting "keep out". Tall, thick, and dense evergreen shrubs on the other hand, also provide that sense of solitude but do so with a leafy whisper. Here are our favorites for all zones.

If you're a gardener looking for a way to transform your property into a secluded haven, or simply block out the passing traffic, then consider adding a few hedges to your garden this planting season.

When you live in an urban or suburban area, privacy can come at a premium. Carefully choosing hedges that can act as a screen without taking up too much