I have about a 400' long road front stretch that I would like to plant some shrubs or hedges that would serve as a fence. What I would like to do instead of the 3 board vinyle fence that the home owners assocaition requires [img]/forums/images/icons/frown.gif[/img] , is make a natural fence that would grow large and thick enough to provide privacy and some sort of a barrier.
It seems that cost and rate of growth kinda go together. I found some 1 gal. azaleas for $1.98 but the plant expert said that it may take 8 years to get the effect that a want. Where as if a went with orrelanders, $4.98 gal., they may grow up to 4' per year. Myself, I'm looking for size and thickness (the bigger the better) Wifey wants something that will flower at least part of the season. I'm thinking even if I have to pay more, per plant, for the effect I want it still should be cheaper than a man made fence, right??? [img]/forums/images/icons/confused.gif[/img]
Any suggestions,comments???