{"id":129701,"date":"2021-07-27T18:46:21","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T22:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=129701"},"modified":"2024-12-30T13:19:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T18:19:55","slug":"ask-a-pro-backyard-privacy-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/ask-a-pro-backyard-privacy-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask a Pro – Backyard Privacy Options"},"content":{"rendered":"

Question: <\/strong><\/p>\n

We are looking for a hedge or tree to create privacy from our neighbors. There is already a chain links fence separating us but would like to put something in the ground that is approximately 8\u2019 high and 4\u2019 to 6\u2019 wide that is not too expansive and would grow well in both sun and partial shade. Any advice?<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For many years, that 5-foot fence with the piece of lattice on top combined with a few strategically placed trees was the default method for creating privacy from the neighbours. Then houses started to change. Bigger houses on smaller lots became the norm. More square footage on the inside meant that houses were being built taller and wider, closer to the property lines. As a result, the traditional fence was no longer enough when it came to backyard privacy.<\/p>\n

I love using any of the poplar family like aspens or Tulip tree with my evergreens. Here is how I add great privacy using a row of trees.<\/p>\n