The recreational value of a garden generally depends to a large extent on whether there is a certain degree of privacy within the boundaries of the property. Particularly in densely populated areas and next to busy traffic routes, a garden border made of tall bushes can significantly increase the peace and idyll in the garden.
Which tall shrubs are suitable as privacy screens in the garden?
Tall shrubs as privacy screens are ideal for maintaining privacy in the garden. Popular species include ornamental currant, buddleia, cherry laurel, barberry, farmer's jasmine, privet, forsythia, kolkwitzia, firethorn and dogwood. These provide dense, fast-growing and long-lasting protection.
Suitable shrubs with sufficiently strong and tall growth
Shrubs that grow as quickly and strongly as possible should be selected as plant material for a high level of privacy protection. Most of the following plant species are not necessarily very picky when it comes to location and care conditions:
- ornamental currant
- buddleia
- Cherry Laurel
- Barberry
- Farmer Jasmine
- Privet
- Forsythia
- Kolkwitzia
- Firethorn
- Dogwood
These shrub-like plants should be cut regularly on the sides from a height of around one meter in order to encourage height growth.
Various types of privacy hedges made from bushes
The decision for a specific privacy screen made of shrubs is usually made for a period of at least a decade. Accordingly, before planting, you should think about whether you would rather plant a uniformly green hedge of cherry laurel, privet, etc. or a colorful hedge of flowering bushes. There are also differences in terms of seasonal or year-round foliage: while the cherry laurel, for example, has its dense leaves all year round, the different dogwood varieties shed their leaves in autumn. Since they are not evergreen, they are no less decorative in winter with their often striking bark colors, but they only offer limited privacy protection.
Precise planning saves work and hassle
With a natural privacy screen made of flowering (or evergreen) shrubs, before planting, the question is not only about the exact arrangement of the different plant varieties according to their color and flowering time. Since most types of shrubs cannot be shaped nearly as slenderly as a hedge made from Thuja occidentalis Smaragd, it is important to ensure that sufficient distances from neighboring properties are maintained when planting.
Tip
Strong-growing shrubs can provide plenty of cuttings up to twice a year when they are older. With a high-quality garden shredder (€259.00 on Amazon) you can shred the resulting shrub cuttings immediately after cutting and use them as mulching material for beds.
