An impressive fence does provide a welcome sense of privacy. Although even the nicest ones can have the unfortunate effect of shouting "keep out". Tall, thick, and dense evergreen shrubs on the other hand, also provide that sense of solitude but do so with a leafy whisper. Here are our favorites for all zones.

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Fences provide us privacy and has many functions. They are great to protect your gardens from prowling paws and frolicking feet. It is also create advantageous micro-climates in your gardens, creating sun pockets or shaddy edges where different plants can nestle comfortably. While many people opt for new-fangled fencing options, the living fence has a lot of possibilities that others don't. Living fences will block wind, which helps in maintaining soil moistness and preventing soil erosion…

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