How to Grow Bushes for Privacy
Many people find it more convenient to grow bushes for privacy around their homes instead of building a fence or wall. Growing bushes for privacy is not only more beneficial than fence but also saves a lot of money as it is considerable cheaper as compared to a wall or fence. However, many people do not know how to grow bushes for privacy simply because they have never tried it before. If you want to grow bushes for privacy in your home then you can take help from this article to learn how to grow bushes for privacy.
Instructions
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First of all, you should get as much information about the types of bushes as possible because there are many different types of bushes that people grow for privacy including holly, Indian hawthorn, sasanqua, camellia, azaleas and gardenia.
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After selecting the type of bushes for privacy, you should get small hedges or bushes from the local nursery. Make sure these bushes have healthy roots.
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Always select that type of bush that is appropriate for the soil of your home as different bushes require different types of climate and soil.
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Select the area at your home where you want to grow the bushes for privacy. Make sure you have removed all vegetation or other things from that area which should be not less than three feet wide.
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After that you need to till the soil of this area by using a garden tiller or spade. It will make the area prepared for planting the bushes for privacy.
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Now you need to spread a three to four-inch layer of peat moss, compost or aged manure in this area that you have tilled with spade and then till it in effectively.
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After that, you should plant the shrubs or bushes in the middle of the tilled area and also in a single row. Plant them close to each other as it will help in making them dense when they grow.
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Use fertilizers with regular intervals in order to make the growth process fast and it will also keep these bushes healthy.
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Do not forget to trim the plants after completing the planting of bushes. Water these bushes with regular intervals which will help them in growing fast.
