Updated: July 29, 2022
Landscaping your home’s exterior can be an overwhelming task. Though there are a variety of greenery options to choose from, the addition of privacy hedges may be the smartest gardening decision you make. Not only do they fill out an empty space nicely, but they also offer some other remarkable benefits. These five reasons may just convince you.
Increases Privacy
As much as many people enjoy using their exterior spaces to socialize or relax, the obvious tradeoff is a reduced level of privacy. It’s difficult to enjoy yourself when you’re concerned about neighbors watching you or being the center of attention any time a car drives by.
Hedges are the easiest way to stop people from looking into your yard, and they’re also the most natural. They act much like walls, creating outdoor rooms for you to kick back in. You can feel truly secluded when you have greenery surrounding the perimeter of your patio.
Reduces Noise Pollution
Dense greenery is one of the most natural ways of soundproofing an outdoor area. It may not create the deathly silence you might be wanting, but it can certainly make your back patio a quieter place to relax.
On top of minimizing the noise coming into your yard, hedges may also reduce the volume of outgoing sounds. This could equal more privacy for those conversations you don’t want prying ears to intrude on, or it may mean less disruption to your neighbors when your parties go a little late.
Adds Curb Appeal
The exterior presentation of your home is more important than most people think. First impressions are difficult to change. Enhancing the curb appeal typically results in a few beneficial outcomes:
- Raises property values
- Increases resale potential
- Impresses visitors
- Promotes pride in home
Hedges are an aesthetic way of framing a focal point, such as an entrance or garage, and they do it in a way that is both stunning and natural. Yards with shrubs appear cleaner and better maintained, especially when the greenery is trimmed regularly. This leads to greater visual interest overall.
Creates Wind Resistance
High winds can make conversing a chore, and it may mean having to hold down items to keep them in place. Because hedges are typically tall and wide, they do an excellent job of absorbing gusts of wind. On days where wind speeds are particularly relentless, this can make a huge difference.
When the amount of wind interference is reduced, spending time outdoors becomes a much more pleasurable experience for you and your guests. In addition to avoiding disruptive gusts, you can worry less about items in your yard being blown around.
Provides Shade
Tall shrubberies can absorb rays of sunlight, reducing the amount that’s filtered onto your patio or porch. This extra shade creates a cooler environment to lounge in. Whether you have a swimming pool or outdoor dining area, it’s always good to have extra motivation to use it.
Depending on how your hedges are positioned, you may also be able to block UV rays from shining through the windows into your house. With less heat coming inside, your air conditioner won’t have to work as hard. This may save you on energy costs.
Your outdoor space should represent whatever vision you imagine. At Plant Professionals, we can design and execute the placement of your fast-growing privacy hedges and add any other touches you’d like to see. Contact us today for an estimate.
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