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Help to beautify the front and add privacy in front

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This is the front of my house and I am trying to make it looks more appealing to add a bit more privacy towards the front. Cars are whipping up and down the street on the left side of my house and as well facing the front of my house. I would sometimes sit on the stairs at the front porch and just stare or space out to decompress from things or eat fruit but I find that there is a bit of privacy issue with cars/motors driving especially towards my direction. This is why I planted a Rose of Sharon bush closer to the porch so that I can hide behind it. The bush is sadly looking because it has been transplanted but it will come back. From the inside when I look out the big window, the area that I see is the same spot I see when I am sitting on the stair case. See the area I have marked. What can I plant there to cover up that view so that I am not looking at roads and cars? I am located in a zone 6 region with temperature ranging from 16 to 21 Celsius

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Many thanks in advance.

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JT7abcz

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You have a tall, natural screen along the side of the house, I'd consider curving it around on the inside of your grass area to create a landscaped nook where you can sit in privacy, plus enjoy an attractive focal point from inside. Taller plantings may be allowed along the front if they're set back far enough from the street. If so, evergreens won't require trimming and will provide screening and another layer of sound control. Adding color and texture with plants or pots next to weather proof chairs will give you a nice garden area and adding low plantings closer to the street sidewalk will help with curb appeal.

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HALLETT & Co.
last year
Pictures didn't attach- feel free to post here in the comments or edit the original post. They have to be jpeg format.
Summerlover50
Original Author
last year
Hi the pictures are there now.
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jck910
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apple_pie_order
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https://www.sunset.com/garden/climate-zones/sunsets-garden-climate-zones

I suggest planting a hedge like your neighbor's. Set up some bamboo poles to see how high you will need the hedge to be in order to block the view of cars. Check with local civic regulations to see if there are restrictions on hedge height for corner lots.
Summerlover50
Original Author
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Hi i am in zone 6. I have tried to call the City but there was never a live operation and my call was dropped so I have never tried again. My neighbour had checked a long time ago and said it is 6 feet max along the side of the house but past the front, it has to drop to 4 feet due to a sight line issue. I like the idea of a hedge but it is so so much work. The hedge you see is actually mine.
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HALLETT & Co.
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callirhoe123
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Go to s good nursery, look at the trees that do well in your area and choose one you like that isn't messy.

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