Big Backyard Dreams

So, as I said in my earlier post we could have a nice view but we don't because of an eyesore block wall and we have no privacy because of a rickety wire fence that runs along the back of the property

So faced with these two setbacks I've decided that I need to block the mountain view out with this...

I like the clipped hedges for the backyard because I think they will add some interest to a very small space. The boxed hedge is called Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' and it is slow growing to 1-2 feet. You can find it at Monrovia.com.

I like the climbing roses. The pops of vivid red against the crisp white trellis and lush hedge behind it really make them pop! I'm fond of this one for the trellises. The canes get 10-12' long. It's called All Ablaze and it too can be found at Monrovia.com.

For a bush I prefer
The rose bushes would provide privacy while providing fresh cut flowers for the house. If I can't do that here I definitely want to do it along the back wall.

It's just one idea. I'm sure I'll come up with more.