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Old 11-06-2017, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Villageswimmer View Post
All the plants you mentioned can provide privacy. It’s largely a matter of personal taste.

I would encourage you to take your time. Don’t rush. Drive around and see what you really like a lot. Talk with the homeowners and ask questions. You will likely live with these plants a long time.

It’s very easy to plant something and have it grow much larger than you anticipated very quickly. Then you may hate them. Been there.

Another suggestion...have you considered European fan palm?
We chose Bottle Brush. Planted them ourselves. Bought them at Home Depot. We have sandy soil, easy to dig and drop them in. These plants were two foot tall just six years ago. Easy to maintain and grows FAST and not nearly as expensive as quoted by your landscaper. TAKE your time and when you move in, see how easy it is to dig a hole in the sand under the sod.
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