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I am in Lusby, (20657 zip). Looking for evergreen recommendations for privacy as well as native grasses that would do well in the clay soils here. As ...
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Privacy Evergreen recommendations #879711
Asked August 01, 2024, 10:30 AM EDT
I am in Lusby, (20657 zip). Looking for evergreen recommendations for privacy as well as native grasses that would do well in the clay soils here. As well as resources on where to obtain native grasses.
Calvert County Maryland
Expert Response
Here is our page on privacy hedges:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/plants-mixed-privacy-screens/
It is better to plant in staggered groupings using multiple types of plants rather than using only one type of tree or evergreen. This arrangement is more interesting and natural-looking and will protect you from losing the whole thing should a problem with one species occur.
Be sure to plan for eventual mature size.
If you have the space, you could put taller plants with staggered spacing in the back and plant small flowering native trees or blooming perennials towards the front for multiple-season interest.
Native plant sources are listed in the publication above.
This page has good links for grasses: https://extension.umd.edu/resource/lawn-alternatives/
For low groundcover, native carex grasses are well suited:
https://mtcubacenter.org/trials/carex-for-the-mid-atlantic-region/
Christine
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/plants-mixed-privacy-screens/
It is better to plant in staggered groupings using multiple types of plants rather than using only one type of tree or evergreen. This arrangement is more interesting and natural-looking and will protect you from losing the whole thing should a problem with one species occur.
Be sure to plan for eventual mature size.
If you have the space, you could put taller plants with staggered spacing in the back and plant small flowering native trees or blooming perennials towards the front for multiple-season interest.
Native plant sources are listed in the publication above.
This page has good links for grasses: https://extension.umd.edu/resource/lawn-alternatives/
For low groundcover, native carex grasses are well suited:
https://mtcubacenter.org/trials/carex-for-the-mid-atlantic-region/
Christine
