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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 26064" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>I have a really good idea - plant a screen. Not too high, of course. You don't want to be accused of malice. But a wind-break would be really good. I could recommend some plants but that's for Australian conditions. Of course, it might be enough to cut back on their view of the mountain, but if you plant on YOUR side of the fence... besides, if they're alternative lifestyle people they shouldn't object to your trying to do something good for the environment, after they took out all those trees and bushes...</p><p></p><p>A good plant screen (thick, rather than tall) is also a good sound barrier. If you grow something to, say, 2 metres and keep it clipped (or plant something that won't grow any higher) then you'll have a visual AND a sound barrier. You'll need something that won't be a problem with the horses.</p><p></p><p>Alternatively, you could erect a bamboo (or similar) screen. After all, these women have asked you VERY nicely to stop your boys from LOOKING at their house. This is what you're doing to stop them, right? The boys need their space to play, you don't want all that good land not being used by the boys.</p><p></p><p>And if the women object and say, "But we didn't mean THIS," then quote Robert Frost at them. "Good fences make good neighbours."</p><p></p><p>Do let me know if you want some suggestions for plants. Right now I'm thinking, Murraya. It smells lovely (an orange-blossom perfume), it grows quickly but not too high, it's lush and green and I THINK it is also moderately cold-tolerant. If you have more cold in your areas, maybe various types of pine. We visited a hedge maze in Victoria that often gets snow (and loves it) and it planted with lemon cypress. Smells wonderful, very thick and lush, grows three metres plus, so you'd need to clip it.</p><p></p><p>But what you plant on your property is your business, right? And the prospective horses will need some shade plants there as well. Plus trees are great for climbing. I can recommend a really great eucalypt - the peppermint gum- as a fat-growing, GREAT climbing tree. The bark is really pretty and it's smooth, not rough, so the kids don't get scraped feet. But not on the fence line, though. Oh, it might block a view...</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 26064, member: 1991"] I have a really good idea - plant a screen. Not too high, of course. You don't want to be accused of malice. But a wind-break would be really good. I could recommend some plants but that's for Australian conditions. Of course, it might be enough to cut back on their view of the mountain, but if you plant on YOUR side of the fence... besides, if they're alternative lifestyle people they shouldn't object to your trying to do something good for the environment, after they took out all those trees and bushes... A good plant screen (thick, rather than tall) is also a good sound barrier. If you grow something to, say, 2 metres and keep it clipped (or plant something that won't grow any higher) then you'll have a visual AND a sound barrier. You'll need something that won't be a problem with the horses. Alternatively, you could erect a bamboo (or similar) screen. After all, these women have asked you VERY nicely to stop your boys from LOOKING at their house. This is what you're doing to stop them, right? The boys need their space to play, you don't want all that good land not being used by the boys. And if the women object and say, "But we didn't mean THIS," then quote Robert Frost at them. "Good fences make good neighbours." Do let me know if you want some suggestions for plants. Right now I'm thinking, Murraya. It smells lovely (an orange-blossom perfume), it grows quickly but not too high, it's lush and green and I THINK it is also moderately cold-tolerant. If you have more cold in your areas, maybe various types of pine. We visited a hedge maze in Victoria that often gets snow (and loves it) and it planted with lemon cypress. Smells wonderful, very thick and lush, grows three metres plus, so you'd need to clip it. But what you plant on your property is your business, right? And the prospective horses will need some shade plants there as well. Plus trees are great for climbing. I can recommend a really great eucalypt - the peppermint gum- as a fat-growing, GREAT climbing tree. The bark is really pretty and it's smooth, not rough, so the kids don't get scraped feet. But not on the fence line, though. Oh, it might block a view... Marg [/QUOTE]
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