Plant / Trees Ideas to provide privacy next to arbour (pics included)
Hi there, We have managed to put a small patio down and arbour down this weekend in a house we have recently moved into. As you can see there is a gap between the arbour and the garage and we are wanting to put some plants / trees in that area, there is just soil there now. We are wanting to shield as much of the neighbours house behind, but conscious of tree roots and the garage foundations. We were thinking of possible an evergreen climber right next to the arbour but stuck on what else to plant around that area. We would really welcome any suggestions. We thought evergreens but open to any suggestions and willing to buy large plants / trees if needed. Thanks

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Hello Jonathan. You could look at a laurel - evergreen, large leaves, fairly dense and clippable or maybe an Eleagnus ebbingei, ditto, but bonus of tiny scented flowers. I'm sure the others will have lots of other suggestions.
Really appreciate the help.
Don't worry about it, plant some nice roses on your arbour... and choose something you like that's welcoming and colourful for all to see... a real blaze of glory.. let them be gobsmacked by your garden artistry, floriferous beauty and flair for gardening, which they may not have...
Some people shape it into a small dome headed tree which can be quite attractive, by pruning off the lower stems to leave a clear trunk... the dome head gets wider and larger and will probably cover those windows... takes a few years though, if you want something instant, then you will need to plant a small tree, like a crab apple, with a dome shaped head... or resort to quick growing evergreens like Pittosporum tenuifolium...