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| Shrub to screen backyard and block noise March 14, 2009 I'm trying to find a shrub to screen my backyard and block noise. I want something I can plant along the 60ft of my back fence that would get between 8 and 10 ft tall. I would like something that att... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for screen in Colleyville TX March 12, 2009 My soil is pure sand that goes down as far as I can dig. I am needing native plants to use as a screen, that grow to be 6-10 ft. tall. Also, since my plantings dry out so quickly, would it be helpfu... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wax myrtle for screening in Euless, TX March 04, 2009 We live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We need something to use as a screen along our back fence, to block the view of our neighbor's storage building. We are looking for a tall shrub that we can s... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants to augment a privacy fence in Virginia Beach. February 24, 2009 I live in Virginia Beach, VA and I have a small back yard about 75 ft deep and 60 ft wide. We have a six ft privacy fence but still have many undesirable views over the fence I would love to block out... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fast-growing hedge for North Carolina. February 17, 2009 I am looking for a fast-grownig evergreen hedge that can be kept no taller than 6 feet. It will be grown in partal sun facing north View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Hedge plant for Maui. February 17, 2009 Question: I live in Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii and would like to put a "living fence" around my yard for some privacy. Ideally, I want something that is going to grow fast and about 8+ feet tall for a h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Privacy screen for pool in Round Rock, TX February 09, 2009 We have a pool in our backyard and neighbors quite close on both sides. There is only a cedar fence between yards and we are desperate for some privacy! We are looking for a fast grower that will gr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Privacy screen around pool in Vermont February 08, 2009 I am looking for a plant or tree that doesn't lose its leaves or needles that can offer privacy around my pool but not grow tall enough to block out the sun in the early and late hours. Would an ever... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Privacy and noise screen in Austin January 17, 2009 Mr. Smarty, I purchased a home and notice that my neighbors seem to hang outside their garage on the weekends and thus causing some noise. I need some major privacy from this neighbor and I was think... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Privacy hedge for East Texas January 07, 2009 I need suggestions for a native shrub/bush as a privacy hedge for East Texas conditions. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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