On 15/08/2011 08:39, Bob Hobden wrote:
"Gertie2010" wrote
I am new to this forum. I have just ran a search to find any similar
threads and can't find any. I have also checked FAQs and the thread
didn't work so here goes...

First thing is this is a Newsgroup...please look it up on Wiki..


My neighbours have built some decking in their back garden. It's at the
back where the sun is - fair enough. But there's no privacy now for
them or for us. As I go up my stairs I can see them with it all hanging
out. (We are putting nets up at the windows). Yet they're the ones
whining about privacy. My sentiment is you put it there - your fault.

So my question is what fast growing decorative trees can I put up to
sort of block 'the view'. Some one suggested a magnolia trees.


Secondly as others have said if you neighbours are worried about privacy
then it's their problem and they need to do something instead of moaning.

Though some idea of the geometry distances and heights needed to block
the view without excluding the sunlight would be helpful.

Quick growing trees/shrubs don't just stop growing when the reach the
height/spread you want so will be a constant source of work.
I think these may be a better idea for you neighbours to install.....

http://www.gardenfurniturecentre.co....ade_Sails.html

http://www.shadednation.com/acatalog...il_Shades.html

http://www.primrose.co.uk/sail-shades-c-85.html

They can be taken down in the winter or when not required.

Or shrubs which have strong annual growth and a preferred height.
Forsythia, buddleia and similar tall shrubs ought to be OK. They will
require annual maintianance. A slender vertical tree like flowering
cherry "Ama no gawa" might be another option.

But it is your neighbours problem if they put their decking in full view
- they should have thought about being overlooked!

Regards,
Martin Brown