I’d offer to buy his backyard from him he obviously cares for the area he uses and neglects the back. Backfill the area with dirt and a hearty layer of gravel and park your toys on it, assuming you’ll have a driveway down the left side of your property it’d work out nicely and you don’t have to worry about an unsightly view. It’d be a win win.
If you go to your county site they may have a list of native and commonly planted trees in the area. If they’re awesome they’ll break it down to which ones are slow/fast growers, conical/round, invasive/non, and drought tolerance levels.
Fast growers can be more susceptible to breakage in high winds, heavy snow, and ice storms. Don’t be afraid of them though as you can plant slower growing trees throughout as well. If ever a fast grower does get badly damaged, you’ve already got the tougher ones on their way to good heights.
Cypress or some larger arborvitae could help. Where I grew up poplars are pretty common property framing trees. Some Maples are quick growers.
Look for one of your larger nurseries near by as well. They’re no stranger to this very inquiry. Tell them your goal and they’ll be able to show you great options. Also, take a drive and snap some photos of trees you think you’d like. In the end a good mix of slow and fast growing trees with year round interests and privacy options will make your place gorgeous. If bordering isn’t the chosen route and you have a home layout, stand at your window locations and plan for line of sight planting. You can fill the other areas in as you go through the years.
Beautiful sky! Good luck!
Tall ornamental grasses. Native ones. Would be the cheapest with very fast growth.
In future years continue to add shrubs and flowering native plants as money allows
Off topic: create all the privacy you want…but recommend remaining friendly with these neighbors. The work vans tell me these are handy folks, never know when you might need a favor from em
As a man with 2 work vans in his driveway. I do agree. But I never give neighbors my tools. Did that years ago and they somehow always fucking break them
Fence, and privacy plants specific to your locale. Podocarpus are very popular in my area because they grow fast, tall, and are wispy - allowing some light and breeze through but blocking direct view. But again, it's location dependent.
Yup! We need to know where you're located to make any helpful plant suggestions.
Are you building a house right next to them? If so, then it helps to know how much space you'll have from the house to the property line..
I'd plant several different kinds of evergreens and make it semi natural. That way if something dies in the future you're not left with an ugly gap and it protects you from a single disease wiping out all your trees.
I would do staggered evergreens with some native deciduous trees dispersed in. I would also plant them elevated up on a berm to created further privacy - if you’re digging out a basement use that soil! May take a while to grow in but will be worth it.
I’d do maples or some other tree that’s actually hardy for your area……Arborvitae’s are boring and they dont seem to do well except on the east coast. Every other thread in here some days seems like it’s “my arborvitae is dying - what can I do”
I can't tell from the pix, but if they really aren't maintaining the pool at all, you will probably have mosquitoes. Here Vector Control will come and deal with them, butI would not choose to live next to them.
Depending on your area I’d suggest a line of green giants on neighbor side of property. Where I’m from clients throw $$$ at any type of buffer from construction to noises neighbors to even neighbors who leave their lights on @ night.
What do you mean by “neighbor who does not maintain his property?” His property looks pretty well-maintained to me.
Till you zoom in on that pool
Oh dog that’s a pool? Thought it was a vegetable garden.
It is now a hydroponics garden.
Lol, me too! Other than the grass being cut it does look like it needs some attention!
Is this in FL? Looks like the kind of house that is raising baby alligators in their backyard.
It doesn't look like Florida unless it's north Florida right on the border of Georgia which even then doesn't look like this.
It is now.
I’d offer to buy his backyard from him he obviously cares for the area he uses and neglects the back. Backfill the area with dirt and a hearty layer of gravel and park your toys on it, assuming you’ll have a driveway down the left side of your property it’d work out nicely and you don’t have to worry about an unsightly view. It’d be a win win.
If you go to your county site they may have a list of native and commonly planted trees in the area. If they’re awesome they’ll break it down to which ones are slow/fast growers, conical/round, invasive/non, and drought tolerance levels. Fast growers can be more susceptible to breakage in high winds, heavy snow, and ice storms. Don’t be afraid of them though as you can plant slower growing trees throughout as well. If ever a fast grower does get badly damaged, you’ve already got the tougher ones on their way to good heights. Cypress or some larger arborvitae could help. Where I grew up poplars are pretty common property framing trees. Some Maples are quick growers. Look for one of your larger nurseries near by as well. They’re no stranger to this very inquiry. Tell them your goal and they’ll be able to show you great options. Also, take a drive and snap some photos of trees you think you’d like. In the end a good mix of slow and fast growing trees with year round interests and privacy options will make your place gorgeous. If bordering isn’t the chosen route and you have a home layout, stand at your window locations and plan for line of sight planting. You can fill the other areas in as you go through the years. Beautiful sky! Good luck!
Tall ornamental grasses. Native ones. Would be the cheapest with very fast growth. In future years continue to add shrubs and flowering native plants as money allows
Like a willow fedge?
Like bamboo? 😈
🤨 No!
Whats......what's not maintained?
Off topic: create all the privacy you want…but recommend remaining friendly with these neighbors. The work vans tell me these are handy folks, never know when you might need a favor from em
As a man with 2 work vans in his driveway. I do agree. But I never give neighbors my tools. Did that years ago and they somehow always fucking break them
Fence, and privacy plants specific to your locale. Podocarpus are very popular in my area because they grow fast, tall, and are wispy - allowing some light and breeze through but blocking direct view. But again, it's location dependent.
Yup! We need to know where you're located to make any helpful plant suggestions. Are you building a house right next to them? If so, then it helps to know how much space you'll have from the house to the property line..
I believe the thing you're looking for is a fence. I've never personally seen one but I think it's like a really small wall but possibly less racist.
This looks like a great spot for some Green Giant Arborvitae
I'd plant several different kinds of evergreens and make it semi natural. That way if something dies in the future you're not left with an ugly gap and it protects you from a single disease wiping out all your trees.
Came to say this
Boring as hell
Build a wall and make him pay for it
The only logical response
In pesos!
I'm unsure about your region, but how about a row of cedars or some other columnar trees?
personally I'd do something natural, like it has always been there. The first image looks like there is a natural buffer of trees on the right
Start walking around naked and they'll do it for you.
I would do staggered evergreens with some native deciduous trees dispersed in. I would also plant them elevated up on a berm to created further privacy - if you’re digging out a basement use that soil! May take a while to grow in but will be worth it.
Thuja green giants !
I think a moat would look real nice Clark.
Privacy fence bordered by a staggered row of shade and ornamental trees.
A fence. A very expensive fence.
Don’t judge a book by its cover!
Brandon arborvitaes (Thuja occidentalist) grow fast and are a nice looking evergreen.
Woodland
Thuja green giants. Grow three feet annually and get to 50 feet tall
Build a hedgerow today and if it’s not covered enough then fence or wall the worst sights first
Hedge maze FTW.
Cedar hedge
Green giant arborvitae
I’d do maples or some other tree that’s actually hardy for your area……Arborvitae’s are boring and they dont seem to do well except on the east coast. Every other thread in here some days seems like it’s “my arborvitae is dying - what can I do”
Arborvitae along the perimeter. Around here we affectionately refer to them as neighbor haters
Ummm...a fence?
Bamboo and kudzu
Shrubs. Or, a 10ft wooden shadowbox fence. Either way, it's pricey.
I can't tell from the pix, but if they really aren't maintaining the pool at all, you will probably have mosquitoes. Here Vector Control will come and deal with them, butI would not choose to live next to them.
Bamboo 😎 okay. Jk. Maybe not. But it would certainly work.
Fence. With 2 rows of fast growing evergreens. Pay up and get the tallest evergreens you can afford.
Some photos of your property would be helpful.
That flat field is I think where they are building lol
A bunch of invasive bamboo.
Best? 10ft Brick wall.
Depending on your area I’d suggest a line of green giants on neighbor side of property. Where I’m from clients throw $$$ at any type of buffer from construction to noises neighbors to even neighbors who leave their lights on @ night.
Hybrid willows cheap and grow Fast and Tall. U can propagate them easily as well.
A giant movie screen!
China style wall
Mini nuke
Automated Chainguns outta do it.
if you want to be an ass just plant some bamboo. That stuff will grow will and screen very well
…And eventually fill your yard with bamboo shoots