Tree or bush to block out NDNs conservatoty

[LTBiscuit]

Our NDNs are getting a conservatory built. We don't get on very well and I'm gutted that when I look out of our downstairs window we are going to see a glass roof instead of the lovely trees that were there. Can anyone recommend some tall plants/trees that we cans plant our side to act as a screen? Evergreen please x

I'd suggest Bamboo, Laurel and holly.

How much space do you have?

Not a huge amount unfortunately, but we've got a forsythia and a red robin further down in the border which are fine size wise

Maybe a camellia?

I was going to suggest and evergreen magnolia, but they grow huge eventually.

I see you've got a red robin which is what I was going to suggest.

Bamboo would be good but plant in pots or a trough to contain the shoots from spreading everywhere. The pots/trough will also give you extra height.

You could get wooden troughs and attach tall trellis to the back of the troughs to help screen further.

You can get tall bamboos from The Big Plant Nursery. They're much cheaper than garden centres and much taller. They're also great for advice.

www.bigplantnursery.co.uk/index.php

Have a look at Barcham Trees Website. They have a great guide to trees. I emailed them about a similar request and they were amazingly helpful. Even if you don't buy from them (they sell very mature and therefore very expensive trees) it will give you a list of what to look for.

Thank you ever so much for your help. Will take a look at those companies

Which way does the sun go? Is your 'blocking out' going to cast shade on their lovely new conservatory.

No, the the conservatory will be blocking our light in to our (already gloomy north facing) living room the way it's positioned 😥

From this..

To this, although it's still without a roof etc.. it's raised too so when they're in there we can seem them and they can see in to our living room

I know it's silly and not like we have the loveliest garden. I'm not precious about it. But we really do like our privacy. NDNs son bullies our son at school etc and would rather see less of them.. not more!!

They're heads are above our fence line when they're in there, if that makes sense. Although perhaps they'll put blinds fence side

That's a bit close. Is the fence yours? I'd be inclined to attach a close weave type trellising to the fence in addition to plant screening.

You have a lovely looking garden.

Keep staring. They'll put up blinds.

Thank you that's really kind, I'm working hard on it! Yes it is our fence, trellis is a good idea x

I put this trellising up for privacy. It comes from jacksons

Only just clicked on first photo.
So, so many DC friends round to play on that climbing frame.

Seriously, trellis and trees your side.

I have found that Pittosporum grows quite quickly and is dense enough to give good screening the usual one is pretty and light coloured and variegated (silver queen?). They seem happy to be clipped about a bit so should give you plenty of years before getting out of hand. The birds might sit on it and crap on the roof .

That fence does look the ideal candidate for trellis (and rampant clematis).

I'd stick trellis on the fence and plant a climber.

Taller fencing or bamboo screening. Or conifers. Tint your windows or stick nets up.

I agree a trellis plus a fast growing, shade-loving evergreen climber. Perhaps jasmine or an evergreen clematis?

Pansy I remember seeing your garden before on a thread, I seem to remember it was completely relandscaped? It's looking beautiful!

Off to google suggested plants..

Thank you LTbiscuit. I am so happy with it.