
Evergreen hedges, tall shrubs and screening plants that block views, soften noise and make a yard feel private.
Many Nashville yards sit close to neighbors, roads or a busy street. A privacy screen made of living plants is quieter, softer and often more attractive than a fence. It blocks views, softens noise and gives birds a place to live. The challenge is choosing plants that grow fast enough, stay healthy in our heat and humidity and fit the space without turning into a maintenance burden.
We look at the lines of sight you want to block, the sun the planting will receive and how wide the screen can be. Then we recommend evergreens such as Green Giant arborvitae, hollies, cherry laurels, wax myrtles and evergreen magnolias, or a layered mix that includes flowering shrubs. We prepare the soil, set plants at the right spacing, mulch the row and plan watering so the screen establishes well. We also explain trimming so the hedge stays full and healthy. If a quick result matters, we can mix larger plants with smaller, faster-growing ones, so the screen looks useful in the first year and becomes thick and permanent over the following seasons without crowding.
We walk the yard to find the lines of sight that need screening.
Evergreens are chosen for our heat, humidity and soil, not just for looks.
Plants are spaced so they fill in without crowding or disease.
Watering and trimming guidance keeps the hedge dense for years.
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Green all year.
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You tell us about your yard and what you want, new landscaping, a lawn fix or a patio, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the property, measure the areas and check sun, shade, soil, drainage and access, noting existing plants and anything worth keeping.
We explain your options for plants, materials and layout, sketch the design and give you a written scope with clear timing and pricing.
We arrange for underground utilities to be located, protect the house and lawn, remove what must go and rebuild the soil and base.
We install plants, sod, stone and lighting with the crew on site from the first delivery to the last load of mulch, keeping the site tidy as we go.
We walk you through watering and care, leave a simple guide, clean up and set a reminder for your first-season check.
Fast growers add two to three feet a year once established.
Green Giant arborvitae, hollies and cherry laurel are common choices.
It depends on the species. We space them for the mature width.
Yes. Some plants shear well, and others look best left natural.
It depends. Hedges soften and grow, while fences are instant. Many yards use both.
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