Didn't we just see this - maybe just last month?

Maro

Yeah... you never answered questions from your last posting on exactly the same topic. (See link below.)

Here is a link that might be useful: Other post

Hehe yeah but I'm not sold on that idea anymore. I want to know what other people think would look best. I'm sorry but the post I did earlier was just too confusing.

I'd want to create privacy (and eliminate some of the lawn) by planting a wide (20 ft. at least)strip of mixed shrubs, small trees and some evergreens. Maybe some grasses too. This planting, if properly planned, should also provide long interest and appeal with bloom, fall color, berries.

OO that sounds awesome could you give me some ideas of the plants!

I don't know your zone, and I'm not familiar with your soil, but if I were advising someone here (with acid soil), I'd suggest Ilex (hollies)--both deciduous and evergreen, Viburnums (many, many species and cultivars), Magnolias (the deciduous type, hardy to zone 5), redbud, Physocarpus (Ninebarks)--the varieties with purple and yellow foliage, Enkianthus, Rhododendron, etc. Actually, the choices are huge, and some I've mentioned would do fine on alkaline soil as well.

In your case, I suggest talking to a GOOD nursery where they really know what they're selling and get some advice. Also, if deer are a problem, forget the rhodies and evergreen hollies.

lol thank you so much, i posted my zone in my original post. I live in Iowa so I have a very neutral leaning toward basidic side soil (great soil). I live in zone five.