What is the best ground cover instead of grass?
Lawn alternatives and hardy groundcovers use less water than a traditional lawn, attract pollinators, benefit insects and songbirds, create year-round interest and support a lower maintenance gardening approach. Examples of suitable species include microclover, yarrow, creeping thyme and fescue grasses. For a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant lawn, consider alternatives like Kurapia or native grasses such as Native Bentgrass™. Kurapia is a ground cover sod that uses up to 60% less water than traditional turf and requires minimal upkeep, making it suitable for light traffic areas.
What are the tall evergreen shrubs for screening?
Popular evergreen screening plants include yew and laurel. You could also opt for lime or ornamental fruit trees. Hornbeam and beech are exempt from evergreen planning rules. However they tend to retain their leaves in winter, providing an ‘everbrown’ effect. Choose an evergreen conifer or broadleaf evergreen such as Japanese holly or arborvitae that will retain its foliage year-round. Deciduous shrubs such as ninebark and hydrangea also have multi-seasonal appeal.Evergreens are one of our top categories at Fast Growing Trees because of their fantastic ability to create privacy screens. Within this category, our most popular varieties include arborvitae trees, juniper trees, holly trees, cypress trees, and spruce trees.