Living Fences and Hedge Screens

A living fence uses plants as the wall. Evergreen hedges, trained shrubs or mixed plantings soften a boundary, screen views, block wind and welcome birds. Many owners combine them with a simple wire or wood fence for structure while the plants fill in. Nashville owners choose living fences for naturalistic yards, large lots and any property where a hard wall would feel out of place.

We begin with a Free Estimate and talk about sun, soil, space and how fast you want privacy. We plan a fence line with posts and wire or boards as a backbone and coordinate with your landscaper on plant choices. We explain spacing, watering and trimming, since hedges need years to reach full height, and we suggest starting with a fence and planting in front of it for immediate privacy and long-term beauty. A living fence is a partnership between structure and plants. The structure gives you privacy and protection from day one, and the plants add softness and wildlife over time. We work with your landscaper or nursery on spacing and plant choices, so the posts, wire and hedge all work together as the plants fill in.

Plants plus structure

A simple fence behind a young hedge gives privacy now and lets the plants take over as they grow.

Plant choice matters

Evergreens such as arborvitae, holly and viburnum behave differently, and a landscaper can match them to your site.

Time and care

Hedges need water, feeding and trimming, and full height takes seasons, not weeks.

Wind and wildlife

A living screen softens wind and shelters birds, though it may also shelter animals you would rather avoid.

What is included

• Site review
• Backbone fence plan
• Planting coordination
• Posts and wire
• Planting support
• Care guidance