Once you have decided exactly what effect you are looking for, check a gardening reference book or visit your local nursery or home improvement store and consult their expert on what will grow best in your area. Take a drive around your neighborhood and note what plants people have had success growing. You ll also want to keep in mind the growth rate of the plant. Also consider foliage. Plants that lose their leaves in the winter are called deciduous.
Evergreens remain lush all winter long.
Most gardeners prefer to keep a combination of plants for variety. Consult a landscape reference or your local nursery to get a good idea of how your plant choices are going to look during each season. Common deciduous shrubs could include flowering quince, privet, honeysuckle, and lilac. Trees Trees provide a different kind of privacy than shrubs. They can block views from other buildings higher up.