Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: back fence privacy 2May 22, 2008 8:29 pm dave83 hi, i have a low back fence which my neighbours can see straight over. i am wondering if anyone can give me suggestions of a plant/tree/shrub that could block their view. the fence is roughly 10 metres long. thanks IMO Pittosporums make a nice hedge, and grows reasonably quick. Re: back fence privacy 3May 22, 2008 8:43 pm kiwi056 dave83 hi, i have a low back fence which my neighbours can see straight over. i am wondering if anyone can give me suggestions of a plant/tree/shrub that could block their view. the fence is roughly 10 metres long. thanks IMO Pittosporums make a nice hedge, and grows reasonably quick. Perfect …that would be my choice as well! I have 5 of them blocking my strange neighbour next door across the side boundary. When they get going, they are a great hedge plant. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: back fence privacy 4May 22, 2008 11:14 pm Agree with the pittos....we had Pittosporum Limelight which grew very quickly into a thick hedge at the front....I preferred this pitto to others as it has a lovely variegation from light green to dark green on the leaves, some of the other pittos were IMO a bit dull.
Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The only problem we had was with aphids when the plants were quite young and they were sprouting new growth...was watching an ABC gardening show and they recommended companion planting with garlic chives as it puts the aphids off - was very skeptical but thought I'd try . Worked a treat (no more Pyrethrum spray on the pttos or the nearby roses). And once the pittos were big enough they could take care of themselves. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Not sure where you are but Hello Hello market Neighbours be Gone, which is a Lilly Pilly they we planted about three years ago and had grown above our standard 6'6" fence. http://www.hellohello.com.au/begone.html Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I didn't trim either to a "formal" hedge prefer the "naturale" look....although lopped the top when they got a bit too tall. Although trimming will keep it dense. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: back fence privacy 5May 23, 2008 1:39 am +1 for Pittosporums
I've planted a side hedge of limelights, but with a row of camelias in front. The camelias grow much more slowly, but will provide a far more attractive look (for us). Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves. - Dale Carnegie Re: back fence privacy 7May 23, 2008 9:57 am Cabinfever +1 for Pittosporums I've planted a side hedge of limelights, but with a row of camelias in front. The camelias grow much more slowly, but will provide a far more attractive look (for us). That sounds nice.....screening of the pittos with the color of the seasonal color of camelias. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Hi guys We have just removed a very large grape vine which was mounted to a structure along this wall. This is a shared wall with our neighbour, and after removal, we… 0 3953 My land is 260m2 (10m x 26m) located in claymore NSW. Under campbelltown council. I know in general the following setbacks would apply ground floor side setback =… 0 6919 |