Realizing that no plant is deer proof the plants in this list are rarely damaged and would be best if you are in a highly populated deer area. Success of any of these plants in the landscape will depend on local deer populations and weather conditions.…
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You will need to consider the following:
-The length and width of the area to be screened.
-The desired height of the screening.
-The amount of sunlight the area receives.
-The moisture content of the area.
-The drainage in the area.
-Are there any physical pressures such as road salt, high wind or deer?
This holds true for all types of plantings. The worst thing you can do is plant in the wrong area.
Evergreen screening plants:
Arborvitae (Thuja) – They form a narrow screening for a sunny area. There are several popular cultivars with varying colors, widths, heights, and …
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