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May 20th, 2009
Living Privacy Fences
We've all heard the old adage "Good fences make good neighbors", but what about "Beautiful hedges improve property values", or "Save a Tree - Plant a Living Fence!"?
A Living Privacy Fence (commonly known as a hedge) not only provides instant beauty to your surroundings, but in time can actually add value to your property in the way of blocking unsightly views, helping to deaden external noises and enhance general curb appeal.
Plants
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May 18th, 2009
Native Plants
Native plants have many benefits in the landscape, they are low maintenance and provide a healthy environment for wildlife. There are many beautiful Northwest Native plant species:
Mahonia Aquifolium
Oregon Grape
A beautiful addition to any Northwest Garden,
-great for shady spots
-evergreen
-3-6' tall
-blooms in Spring
-fruits in fall
-provides fall color
-grows well in acidic and clay soils.
