# Privacy Hedges And Screens For Fast Results - Link: https://lifeandwork.blog/privacy-hedges-and-screens-for-fast-results/ - Published: 2026-10-24T02:50:36-05:00 - Author: Bert Swope Privacy screens have seen increasing popularity due to urbanization’s trend of decreasing personal outdoor space, coupled with room division needs in homes and offices. Material innovations, technology integration, and ease of installation are aesthetic trends which drive their popularity further. Garden designer Alexandra Lehne from Solln, Germany believes Green Screen hedges to be an easy and cost-effective alternative to evergreen hedges, having worked with two families who decided on these patented green screens hedges as part of their landscaping designs. ## Fast-Growing Shrubs Planting shrubs and hedges to solve privacy problems is one of the easiest and fastest ways to change the look of an outdoor space. While fences take years to grow tall enough, fast-growing shrubs can transform a yard in months while offering more natural looks. Knowing which species grow fast allows homeowners to select an aesthetically pleasing species quickly for their landscape needs and quickly create lush mature landscapes in no time at all. Leylandii can make an excellent evergreen privacy screen – provided it is managed correctly – but has a tendency of taking over landscapes if left to grow out of control. We suggest selecting another evergreen with slower growth such as western red cedar or green giant arborvitae that are native to your area and offer dense evergreen hedgerows that can be easily trimmed into any shape that best suits your property. Privet is another fast-growing shrub that produces dense evergreen hedges quickly. Easy to prune regularly, it thrives in most conditions including clay soils. Furthermore, Privet tolerates drought well while offering visual interest with its brightly-colored foliage and visual interest. Deciduous plants like forsythia and lilac can also be used to form fast-growing privacy hedges or screens, providing seasonal interest as they change throughout the year, with some species even producing flowers or berries for added visual interest. Deciduous varieties also tend to fare better in New England’s winter weather as their leaves will not drop like evergreens can. Manhattan Euonymus makes an excellent fast-growing privacy plant, featuring a fast- spreading shrub with a mounded shape that can thrive anywhere from full sun to partial shade conditions. Deer resistant and accepting of various soil conditions, it may partially or fully defoliate in harsh winters but will recover rapidly come springtime. ## Arbor Vitae Arborvitae (Thuja plicata) are highly sought-after privacy, screening and hedge plants in Northeast Ohio homes. With lush evergreen foliage that comes in various sizes and easy care requirements, these evergreens make the gardener’s job easy – however there can be challenges associated with care of these tall evergreens that could reduce their appeal. Read this blog post to discover what issues could potentially reduce its beauty – you might just find something you weren’t expecting! People have used arborvitae for centuries as living fences and screens, thanks to its sturdy form that even can endure heavy snowfall. Arborvitae makes an excellent natural windbreak while its dense foliage helps decrease noise pollution levels. Some homeowners use arborvitae alone in their landscape design; others prefer planting it in groups or as part of a larger hedge or border. For optimal results, space the shrubs out 3-4 feet so that they can naturally fill out over time to achieve a uniform appearance within your garden space. Some varieties of arborvitae, like ‘Emerald Green’ Thuja, boast dense emerald green foliage that retains its hue throughout winter months. Unfortunately, other cultivars may become washed-out brown or grayish instead. To prevent this from happening, water your arborvitae frequently so the soil remains moist; additionally, amend any drainage issues in your landscape with organic materials to improve drainage before planting arborvitaes. Technito(r) Arborvitae provides another great choice for privacy screens as it requires less shearing to maintain its pyramidal form. As an excellent alternative to standard arborvitae varieties, Technito Arborvitae requires far fewer shears in order to achieve an equivalent look – saving both time and effort in your garden. Archvitae are evergreen plants that quickly and easily grow in Northeast Ohio landscapes, making them popular choices among both novice and experienced gardeners alike. Care for these evergreens requires minimal upkeep; making them ideal for both novice gardeners and seasoned experts. However, to preserve beauty and health it’s key to prevent damage, pests or diseases from impacting them; Pryor’s Nursery offers disease resistant Arborvitae to help your landscape reach its full potential. ### Share this: * [ Print ](https://lifeandwork.blog/privacy-hedges-and-screens-for-fast-results/#print?share=print) * [More](https://lifeandwork.blog/privacy-hedges-and-screens-for-fast-results/#) * [[ * [Share on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/share) * [ Email ](https://lifeandwork.blog/privacy-hedges-and-screens-for-fast-results/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20Privacy%20Hedges%20And%20Screens%20For%20Fast%20Results&body=https%3A%2F%2Flifeandwork.blog%2Fprivacy-hedges-and-screens-for-fast-results%2F&share=email) * [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) * [ Telegram ](https://lifeandwork.blog/privacy-hedges-and-screens-for-fast-results/?share=telegram) * [ WhatsApp ](https://lifeandwork.blog/privacy-hedges-and-screens-for-fast-results/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) * [ Reddit ](https://lifeandwork.blog/privacy-hedges-and-screens-for-fast-results/?share=reddit) * [ Threads ](https://lifeandwork.blog/privacy-hedges-and-screens-for-fast-results/?share=threads) * [ Mastodon ](https://lifeandwork.blog/privacy-hedges-and-screens-for-fast-results/?share=mastodon) * [ Nextdoor ](https://lifeandwork.blog/privacy-hedges-and-screens-for-fast-results/?share=nextdoor) * [Post](https://x.com/share) * [ Bluesky ](https://lifeandwork.blog/privacy-hedges-and-screens-for-fast-results/?share=bluesky) ### _Related_