Privacy Bush

I am looking for a full sun, non invasive bush for privacy that grows to about 5 ft. tall. Any thoughts?…

Privacy solution under acidic tree

        Etobicoke (zone 6?) Seeking privacy solution that will also absorb some noise – located under evergreen that drops acidic needles. Well-draining soil. We have a dog, so toxicity is a consideration. Tnx…

Planting Two Serviceberries Saplings – Part 2

Hello, I plan to plant two serviceberries in my backyard along the fence for privacy screening. I have no experience and can’t imagine how they look when they grow up. 1)  What should be the distance apart between them (both…

Privacy Hedging

Hi I read through previous posts but couldn’t find an answer for my specific situation. I am looking for some advice regarding privacy hedges/vines. We have some mature spruces that were limbed up but was looking for something to cover…

Best Hornbeam for Backyard Edging

I have done some research and even talked to a nursery and have received conflicting advice so hoping you could offer a perspective. We are looking to put some trees along the side of our backyard for privacy. Our landscaper…

Privacy shrub for top of retaining wall

We have a property where the house is lower to the ground than the road. We have steps down into the front of the house and a retaining wall holding back the driveway. We have many issues with people looking…

Road noise

I am looking for a fast growing evergreen/hedging that need little maintenance after first year. I have approximately 500 ft to plant. In addition what is the type of fertilizer is best for established cedars, 15 to 25 feet at…

Tall narrow evergreen hedge

I want to plant a privacy hedge on one side of a backyard swimming pool which is shade tolerant as the neighbour”s backyard has 2 big trees , fast growing and tall and narrow. I live in the city of…

Balcony Plants Suitable for 27th Floor

I need help in finding plants that will survive the winds that we get in Toronto on the high rise balconies. My suite is on the 27th floor and don’t know if I can create a living privacy wall between…

Best Privacy Coverage against a Fence

We live east of Toronto, our backyard faces North and we get sun from noon to sunset. Our yard is bordered by 3 separate properties and each house has a raised porch, meaning the homeowners walk out their back door…