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Advice on Shrubs for Barrier

10 years ago

I just moved into my new home in September and now that winter is coming to an end I have finally ripped out the mess of dead limbs and twigs that separated my yard from the neighbors. I am wanting to plant a new barrier and am wanting to use plants that will allow me to see color all year round. I am considering using Camellias in the back, Hydrangeas in the middle, and Mammoth Mums in the front. I don't have any experience with any of these plants and gardening is new to me so I am open to suggestions.

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gdpossehl
10 years ago
How much sun does this area get? I'm assuming full sun?
vnginger
10 years ago
All great plants. Camellias take longer to grow. So if you're using as a border, it might take 5 years to see them full & tall. Hydrangeas lose leaves in the winter. So you won't get the 'block view' of your neighbor's yard. But they are great plants. They need lots of water or lots of shade. Will wilt in hot Atlanta summers. I had mine in full sun & full shade. They do better in shade.
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zzackey
10 years ago
I don't know what a Mammoth mum is. If it is in the mum family, it will die back to the ground in the wintertime. Where do you live?

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