Roadside planting restores privacy
After removing a dense tangle of overgrown brush and invasives, the homeowners felt more exposed to the road. A new, layered mix of shrubs and perennials restores privacy while keeping the space natural and low-maintenance.
From the road, a dense mix of shrubs and perennials screens most of the backyard.
Before: After removing invasives, dead trees, and brush, the backyard and pool were exposed to the road.
The new privacy screen features an informal mix of easy-care shrubs and perennials, with a focus on species adapted to the site’s wet soils.
From the house, most of the roadway is screened by flowering shrubs, grasses, and perennials.
The dense planting looks informal, yet intentional.