Many new homes are being built quite close together; as landscapers in Centreville, VA, we advise homeowners to “plant for privacy.”
By planting a row of trees or shrubs well inside your property line, landscapers can create a green privacy screen. Most times, landscapers in Centreville, VA, will use columnar evergreens; however, any narrow tree will work.
Things to Consider
There are a few things for homeowners and landscapers in Centreville VA to consider when planting for privacy. These are:
- Space – the trees will subtract from the usable space you have in your yard.
- Time – these trees take years to grow large enough to provide privacy.
- Shade – as they grow, the trees may create a shaded area within your landscaping, which will need to be dealt with.
- Roots – since the trees must be planted close together, as they grow, their roots will compete with each other and anything else (other plantings, utilities, and fences).
- Pressure – as the trees grow, if they are planted too close to an existing fence, they can cause the fence to weaken or lean.
- Maintenance – shaping the trees to limit vertical or horizontal growth can be time intensive for the homeowner (better to let your landscapers handle seasonal or yearly maintenance).
Neighbors
Anytime you plant something near your property line, you will affect your neighbors – for good or for bad. When you plant for privacy, you should consider how the bushes or trees will impact your neighbors’ property – now and in the future.
Your green privacy screen could affect your neighbor’s:
- Property value
- Overshadow their driveway, landscaping, deck, patio, or pool
- Drop debris on their property
So it’s important, if you can, to discuss your plans with your neighbor. You may want to plant a lower privacy green screen.
For more information about planting for privacy from landscapers in Centreville, VA, please contact the experts at Premier Paving & Planting. Premier Paving & Planting, Inc. is a hardscape and landscape service company providing attractive, affordable, functional, and environmentally beneficial landscape design and creation. Working together, we evaluate the existing conditions of your property, determine your requirements, explore your desires, and develop an innovative landscape plan to create a practical, comfortable, long-lasting outdoor space.
