which may leave you with a break in the line.
There's also a question of resilience. "If you face
pest or disease problems down the road, you could
lose the entire screen in one season," Bryson says.
Learn to layer. Single rows don't look natural.
Instead, install staggered groupings or layer plant-
ings in a mixed border to create a "thicket" that
adds depth, dimension and interest with the use of
many different heights, colors and textures.
While evergreens are natural choices for year-
round screening, add some deciduous trees and
shrubs and tall perennials such as grasses to create
a softer look. Vines or annuals in raised beds or
large containers also work.
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