I'm transforming my back garden, which used to be just a plain lawn, into a more enjoyable space. I recently added a small patio that's going to be enlarged by 2 square meters, leaving some grass around it. I need tall plants to create privacy by blocking out a 6ft fence. Ideally, I'm looking for something that can reach 6ft quickly but isn't too deep, as there's only about 1.5ft of space between the fence and the patio. I prefer plants that are bushy at the bottom rather than growing into a thick hedge and they also need to be dog-safe since I have two pups. I'm based in the northeast of England and would love something hardy that stays green as long as possible. Any ideas?
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You might want to consider willow! It grows really fast and you can weave it together for a nice textured look. It's not evergreen, but you could plant an evergreen clematis alongside it for year-round greenery and beautiful spring flowers. Just remember it will need a trellis to climb!
Thanks for the tip! I hadn't thought about weaving plants together. I'll definitely look into clematis for some spring blooms too.