8ft or 10ft ceiling?
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Hedges: 1) 15-10ft dense and 2) 8-15ft dense
Comments (11)Some other factors to consider when thinking about hedges would include how much or little water you want to provide, whether it also has to be deer resistant, whether you are dealing with full sun or shade, and are you high enough up in Kensington that you need to worry about freeze tolerance? It can be significantly colder at the highest parts of Kensington that it isn't quite a Sunset zone 16 in a bad winter, with lows down to 20F a real possibility. I work on lots of gardens in the Berkeley/Oakland/Kensington hills areas, and it may be most useful to see what is working well in your neighborhood, and what appeals to you. You may also need to factor in that neighbors may get riled up if you block their distant views, just as you would if someone blocked your views. It may pay to take a more measured approach to creating privacy without planting a future monster. Personally I find many reasons to consider using clumping bamboos for hedging purposes; with the main reason being they don't need pruning to control size if you select the appropriate species for the height desired, they tend to stay narrow yet can grow tall, and pruning is easier when it simply involved removing old culms rather than ladders and pole saws. On the other hand, most bamboo species prefer a good amount of summer irrigation and are constantly shedding leaves and culm sheaths. The Sunset Western Garden Book Encyclopedia has a good section on screening shrubs, listing the various pros and cons. I would also seriously consider that the fastest growing hedges also tend to be the ones that require the most pruning to control size....See MoreSuggestions for small deciduous tree (8-10 ft) in part shade?
Comments (2)If the spot is not too dark (bright indirect light or a bit of morning or late afternoon sun) one suggestion is a japanese maple. If you really like variegated leaves, there are several variegated japanese maples. The one I am familiar with is Butterfly which only grows 8' to 10' tall with an upright shape. I grow mine under a large crabapple in a spot with only late afternoon sun and, with watering during dry spells, it is very happy and turns interesting pink, purple shades in the fall....See More8ft(w) x 10ft(L) living room. would love more seating.
Comments (13)I agree with Aunt Thelma - first thing I thought was a sectional, as well. And I would consider even a U shape - but it would have to be a partial U (i.e. one side having shorter chaise part) and measured very carefully for your space. Or something like this. I think 2 sofas parallel would make the space pretty cramped, and it would also be hard to watch tv, as has been mentioned. If you don't need seating all the time - you could consider folding chairs, of course - and there are many nice styles for that. But, for additional, fixed seating in your space, as well as a more streamlined look - a sectional, measured well for the space, would be your best bet, I think. If you are measuring out pieces, yourself - using painters' tape on the floor can help you to get a better idea of how any pieces you are considering will fit and work in your space....See MoreWhat is the best trellis for a climbing rose that grows 8-10 ft tall ?
Comments (0)Can you share some pics of your trellis please ? I live in zone 5b....See Morebooboo60
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