house overlooked at back: How to provide some cover?

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My house is overlooked form the back ... while there is a wall separating both gardens and block any view at ground floor level, when my neighbours are upstairs they can see right into my garden (and vice vearsa)

I was looking to plant some trees against the back wall - hoping to provide some additional coverage - any advice on what type of trees I should get?

thanks

sb
 
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God virtually every house in the country and is not a stand alone detached house is overlooked?
The problem with planting trees that would be high enough to block the view from a nieghbours upstairs window is that the trees block a load of light and take up loads of room...
 
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You could plant some Cyprus Leylandii. Extremely fast growing. But need a lot of regular pruning or they will get out of control.
 
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These leylandii are very tall and wide and are the cause of much conflict between neighbours.

What is the aspect/orientation of your back garden?

Marion
 
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Marion said:
These leylandii are very tall and wide and are the cause of much conflict between neighbours.

What is the aspect/orientation of your back garden?

Marion
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thats my point....like aren't they now illegal to plant in the UK to make a hedge between houses. The problem with trying to block a view in an estate is that you block other peoples light which leads to issues
 
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I was having this conversation with someone over last weekend as I have a similar problem. They suggested bamboo. (I have yet to look into it.) I think it becomes bushy at the top, it may not be as thick as leylandii but it might break up the view.
 
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thanks for the replies

That Bamboo sounds interesting Marge - I must look into that as I dont want anything thats too thick & bushy (like lelandi) to eat into my garden space.
 
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selfbuild said:
I was looking to plant some trees against the back wall - hoping to provide some additional coverage - any advice on what type of trees I should get?

thanks

sb
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How do you intend to get rid of the annual pruning of any hedge - you may also have to get rid of anything the neighbour cuts from your hedge. Also as already mentioned hedging blocks a lot of light getting into your garden.
 
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Bamboo is great - great screening, but light and airy at the same time - but some varieties can spread like wildfire, so be careful to choose clumpers rather than runners.

Check out for some good ideas and advice.
 
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selfbuild said:
I must look into that as I dont want anything thats too thick & bushy (like lelandi) to eat into my garden space.
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That's exactly the way I was thinking. I was hoping to still have bedding under the bamboo. I think the bamboo might just break up the view so as to add more privacy.
Dinky that's a great site - www.stambamboo.com. I can go to the garden centre armed with info. I always come out with something totally unsuitable but buy it because I like the look of it!
 
It's a great nursery, alright. They're lovely people, too, and not at all pushy.

No affiliation with Stams, btw, other than being a satisfied customer!
 
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