Shrubs are a beautiful, ever-changing solution when you want more privacy at home. When planning a barrier, it’s important you follow proven tips. Choosing the right varieties and planting them correctly will ensure the barrier grows correctly and stays healthy. Here is a helpful guide on the topic.

How to Plant Privacy Shrubs

1. Choose the Right Species

If you want year-round privacy that stays green, evergreen shrubs are your best option. These won’t shed any leaves, grow densely, and add unique texture to your yard’s landscaping. 

They’re also low maintenance. Alternatively, you can choose deciduous species. While these drop their leaves each year, they often contain more color and will give you more creative options.

2. Consider Mature Plant Width

Some shrubs and hedges grow wider instead of taller, so ask garden center professionals about mature plant width. In several years, plants could be growing into one another, causing damage and depriving them of nutrients. 

Once you know the mature width, you can properly space the shrubs, so they’ll have ample room to grow. Use the same estimates with height. You don’t want privacy hedges eventually growing too close to overhanging tree branches or power lines.

3. Create a Training Plan

If you want to shape your shrubs as they grow, you’ll need to train the branches. This means trimming them at certain areas several times each year. 

Doing this correctly can promote upward growth, for example, to create a better privacy barrier. Ask professionals when the plants’ growing seasons are and purchase good pruning tools to ensure a clean cut when you trim branches.

Find the perfect shrubs and plants for your home at P & M Garden Services Inc. For over 44 years, this Eagle River, AK, plant nursery has stocked garden supplies and outdoor and indoor plants of all sizes. Their knowledgeable staff will ensure you find the right ones for your goals, so call (907) 694-9293 today to speak with a garden center associate. Visit their website to learn more about their products.