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Old 10-07-2022, 10:48 AM
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Hello we live next to a busy golf cart path and I was wondering if anyone out there could suggest the best hedge or vegetation to reduce the noise from the golf carts. We have a a concrete wall that covers the majority of the back yard leaving about 40’ exposed. We love the location but not the noise.

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Sound travels through the air by creating air pressure. So, hedges and/or vegetation will not do very much to reduce noise. You need a solid wall like concrete to reduce noise transmission.