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Skip the fence—these 5 fast-growing privacy plants do the job

Create a lush oasis, courtesy of Mother Nature.
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Some Home Gardeners Are Growing Tall Bamboo Screens Around Patios, And Neighbors Say the Fast Growth Is Blocking Breezes Across Nearby Yards

Image Credits: Shutterstock/Alisa Chikov. Some home gardeners are growing tall bamboo screens around patios, and neighbors say the fast growth is blocking breezes across nearby yards, as what ...
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Some Homeowners Are Growing Dense Bamboo Walls for Privacy, And Neighbors Say the Roots Are Starting to Spread Everywhere

Image Credits: Shutterstock/New Africa. Some homeowners are growing dense bamboo walls for privacy, and neighbors say the roots are starting to spread everywhere, as what reportedly began as a natural ...

7 ways to make an overlooked garden feel more private – including the best fast-growing hedges

Create a secluded sanctuary with these garden privacy ideas for any style or budget. Try these suggestions to make your garden feel less overlooked.

Edison Homeowners Say Invasive Bamboo Is Taking Over Backyards as $100-a-Day Fines Loom

A fast-growing privacy plant has turned into a property-line fight in Edison, New Jersey, where homeowners say running bamboo is spreading into yards that never planted it. News 12 New Jersey ...