Screening Shrubs

Boxwood is probably the most known and widely used plant for screening.

Screening shrubs. They take up less space than a hedge so are a good choice for smaller gardens and courtyards. Boxwood also makes a lovely option for the ground. Photo from gardenality boxwood shrubs provide a living wall of greenery. If height isn t a major factor with your privacy screen you don t need to wait for the boxwood to grow tall before achieving the results you desire.

Also see the difference between instanthedge and conventional hedge. Hedge screening plants from the group of the evergreen or blooming shrubs usually grow up to 1 8m 6ft height. Tall evergreen shrubs or shrubs more than 10 feet tall produce privacy screening year round. It adds english garden style charm when trimmed into spheres or hedges.

When the leaves fall in winter precious winter sunlight filters through beautifully. Some such as bamboo and grasses are dynamic rustling gently in the wind. Boxwood is an ideal evergreen choice for pots and planters. Planted in a sunny location and in well drained soil a laurel hedge will.

Screening plants differ to hedges they are less dense and less formal allowing glimpses of what is beyond while creating an informal boundary. It withstands frequent shearing and shaping into perfect geometric forms.