Need plant suggestions for providing privacy and blocking out noise because...?

Question

because we have noisy neighbors behind our house. There is a short wooden "good neighbor" style fence between us, but it doesn't muffle anything out.

I'm thinking maybe something tall and bulky planted close to our side of the fence. Please include plant names, links to pictures if you have it, and any other information such as plant care.

Thank you for any and all ideas.

P.S. We live in the NorthWestern U.S.

Answer 1

Hello

You have a few options, preferably a conifer pine. Leyland Cyprus, Emerald Green Arborvitae, Green Giant Arborvitae, and Hemlocks (if your willing to deal with the maintenance). You need a plant with a dense foliage year round to act as a sound barrier, and any of the previously listed plants will do excellent for visual barriers.

Greenman

Answer 2

you can plant cedar plants which are designed especially for hedges, they will grow between 12 - 18" an year, the best way to find out what can grow there, is check your zone # with a gardening center to determine what you would be able to grow. another fast hedge is honeysuckle.
another important fact to remember is that some plants need full sun and others tolerate just shade.
here are some ideas for summer privacy:
1. russian sage full sun, grows 3-5 ft tall / no serious pests
light blue flowers in summer

2. lobelia sun to part shade, grows 2-6 ft tall/no serious pests
red,blue,pink or wht flowers, hummingbirds love it

Answer 3

Plants can provide a visual barrier but will not block noise.

You could add a fountain close to your deck or where you sit that will burble and help mask their noise. Or play your radio while outdoors.

Does your community have a noise bylaw? Most cities do not allow loud noise after 11pm at night.

Answer 4

Certain rambling roses are quite hardy and with time get quite thick. The problem is time, though. You'd have to really over plant to get immediate relief from your noisy neighbors!!!

Bougainvillea gets huge here and fast, too, but no perfume and nasty thorns.

Trained blackberry bushes are hard work at first, but give you wonderful fruit in late summer.