What can I plant to hide the neighbours from hell?

Question

I have a fairly small garden. I've had new neighbours move in to the house next door. They have just put up a shed. Its roof is about 2ft higher than my 6ft high panel fence.
Is there anything that I can plant alongside my fence that is quick growing and will act as a screen.
Whatever I plant i'll have to plant it in large containers as the neighbours have bindweed on their side which has been ignored and is now on my side and i dont want to plant anything in the ground.

PS. In Scotland so need something that wont mind the cold too much

Answer 1

I have a better idea.



1. Find a spot in their yard that is hidden from their view and which is neglected (perhaps a space between their shed and the fence?)



2. Get some marijuana seeds.



3. Briefly work the soil in the neglected part of their yard someday when they are not home.



4. Sow the seeds.



5. Wait long enough for the plants to be identifiable.



6. Call the police, and enjoy the show.

Answer 2

If you plant Lombardy poplars or leylandii, they will indeed give you a fast screen, but the trouble is, they won't know where to stop and you'll end up with nasty huge nightmare trees taking all your light and ruining the look of your smallish garden.

I'd recommend some large pots planted with attractive and fast-growing climbers. Russian vine is the fastest to take off, (trailing white flowers and attractive foliage) but you could also plant honeysuckle, (you can get both early-flowering ones and those which flower later in summer) or clematis Bill McKenzie (lots of small yellow flowers, end of summer) or clematis Montana (the early-flowering type, several lovely pink or white cultivars, double or single) -both of these clematis are vigorous and hardy. You might also consider a rambler rose - have a look at the website for David Austin Roses for a good range to choodse from. . Fix Netlon plastic mesh to your fence to train the climbers up as they grow, keep them well fed and watered and they'll soon camouflage the ugly shed. You might even end up with a nicer view than you had before you needed to solve the problem!



Of course you could tackle the bindweed- it's not too bad once you've got it under control. Before you plant anything, give the ground a really good deep digging all over, with a fork not a spade, and carefully remove every trace of root that you can find. Then do this again and you'll find some of what you missed the first time! When you've really done your best with it, just be vigilant and remove any new shoots as soon as you see them. Probably these won't be as deep as the first lot as they'll just be bits you've missed. Spray along the boundary to your neighbour's fence when it starts emerging along there. Then you can plant in your ground and not have the bother of watering pots.

Answer 3

Plants For Screening Neighbours

Answer 4

Out of curiousity, why did you wait until now to get it surveyed? That should;ve been done at the time of purchase, before you even took possession. I know it's water under the bridge now so... how far into their lot did you go? I'm assuming you're talking about lots and not about large acres here. Do you now maintain the disputed lines? Are you cutting the grass and stuff up to that point? How long have you been doing that? There are laws about land going to the person who maintains it regardless of the boundary. We almost lost about 3 acres because the farmer next to us kept planting and plowing and stuff. If we hadn't disputed it within i think 5 years, it would've reverted to him - nice huh? Do they know you planted on their lot? Perhaps they're under the same assumption about the boundary as you were when you planted. I feel for you with having those kind of neighbors, its never easy! good luck! Now, the tree - how big is it now? How big will it get? How long ago did you plant it? Since you're in Michigan, if it's a decidious tree(loses its leaves in winter/fall) this is the ideal time to move it. If it's a large tree you will want to have a professional come out(expensive!!!) to ensure the best possible outcome for the tree. The 2nd best time is in the spring, before it starts to bud.

Answer 5

One fairly fast growing shrub (and it helps to get one as large as you can find to start with from a nursery/garden center instead of mail order) is a mock orange bush.



Its long lived and not apt to get spindly/leggy like a lilac bush would do.



I have a couple for the same reason!



Something else to consider, they now have fence made out of natural reed and/or bamboo which is a nice add on to the top of your fence until the plant grows tall enough to shield your view. Its lightweight and should be easy to add to the top of your fence and its not terribly expensive. You could probably add it on without nailing too just use heavy rope like material (but thin rope) and you should be able to cut it more easily than a wood fence.



If you can't find it at a local home improvement or garden center try online centers and you can do an online search as well.

Answer 6

I live in Scotland and know for a fact that you need planning permission for anything over 6 feet. If the shed is on the ground and not raised above it (as on stilts ) the same applies.



I can only plant ideas. I,m no good at gardening. Best of luck..!

Answer 7

A Bomb!



Quick, effective and does everything you want, albeit politically incorrect!!!



1. It grows VERY quickly.



2. It gives a screen, not for long once the smoke dissipates, I will admit...but a screen it does give.



3. It will be containerised.



4. It wont do the bindweed a whole heap of good either!!!



Good Luck...but don't get caught!!

Answer 8

If you want a permanant green screen put in some quick growing laurel but plant straight in the ground the bindweed won't hurt it, but putting it in a pot will restrict it's growth.

If you want a climbing plant then Ivy will give you a quick evergreen solution.

Answer 9

If you put a small trellis up to the height of the shed and grow russian vine, not much care needed you can trim to shape nickname is mile a minute cos it grows quick, has a nice white flower too.

Answer 10

clematis montana, known as mile a minute clematis, can be grown in a large pot, but would prefer planting in soil. just get some weed control fabric, put that down cover with gravel, make a small hole in the fabric and plant through it.

clematis will need some trellis for support, the one above will grow up to 30 feet,though it can be pruned.

We've got one hiding our next door neighbours "conservatory"

Answer 11

Ivy would be perfect it grows extremely fast and will cover a large area as you can train it to grow in certain places. Plus the other benefit you have is that it doesnt need that much looking after (as long as you water it in summer months) and the you wont need massive pots as the actual root is small

Answer 12

It is a fact that a effectively landscaped home will have far better curb appeal and add worth to your house so if you have a gorgeous property make it more beautiful with a great landscape that you will discover here https://tr.im/1wKmz with the guide Ideas 4 Landscaping .

With Ideas 4 Landscaping you will learn what much better fits your residence and you will grow to be the most talented landscape artist since with this manual you will develop the best surroundings for you.

Answer 13

Want you like to get instant access to over 16,000 woodworking plans?

Check it out https://tr.im/6834b

Along with stone, mud and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood. The development of civilization was closely tied to the development of increasingly greater degrees of skill in working these materials.

Answer 14

Leylanda fir trees are quick growing, but you need to plant them in the ground Give excellent cover.

Answer 15

do they climb on the roof of the shed and look in on you?



6' fencing is usually fine to keep prying eyes out.



at most you can get wooden lattice and cut it to 2-3' high sections and nail it to your fence, paint it/stain it and that should prevent prying eyes

Answer 16

Hi there,

To get thousands of woodworking projects,

you can find everything you need here http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=294

Hope it helps.

Answer 17

lombardy poplars these grow so fast,and dense they are perfect for windbreaks,or hellish neighbors

Answer 18

a forest !