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Why Hedges are Perfect for Any Landscape in Las vegas

Written by Felipe Benavides | 6/29/18 8:11 AM

The perfect yard should always have privacy in mind. After all, if your goal is to spend lots of quality time lounging poolside with your friends and family, the last thing you want to worry about are nosy neighbors getting into your business.

If you have children, private yards can provide some peace of mind when your kids are playing with their friends or alone. We want to be able to let our kids play in a safe place, away from the eyes of strangers. Hedges are the perfect solution for creating a secure and private play area for everyone in your family!

Benefits of Hedges in a landscape: 

  • Can block unwanted views
  • Can help reduce road noise
  • Can help create a private landscape
  • Can create shade
  • Can be used as a windbreak
  • Add value and beauty to yards

 

The Perfect Yard Always Starts Out with Privacy

Small yards, big yards, we know that no two landscapes are the same. There is a solution no matter what size yard you have. Hedges such as Indian Laurel Columns and Italian Cypress are perfect for planting in tighter spaces and creating privacy. Hedges are an excellent way to add some greenery to our arid environment and keep your property private!

 

Hedges Can Create Shade

When you plant hedges around a property line, you are creating more than a private area. Hedges can also create some much-needed shade to keep us more comfortable during our blistering hot sunny days of summer! Plus, hedges that are installed properly around a home can help lower the temperatures in rooms. Reduce energy use, save money, and live comfortably!

Sure, shade and privacy are must-haves in any landscape. That said, hedges are also highly effective windbreaks. It can get very windy in Las Vegas, so protect yourself with hedges that can block the wind. Do you live next to a busy road? Our fully-grown hedge specimens can be used as a sound barrier to help reduce sound from the street!

 

Our Top Hedges for Nevada Yards

Fully grown hedges are your best bet for privacy and shade. At Moon Valley Nurseries, we are your privacy headquarters! We have the largest hedge specimens that you will find anywhere, ready to create privacy, shade, beauty, and so much more!

Indian Laurel Columns (Ficus nitida columns):

Indian Laurel Columns may very well be at the top of the list for hedges for privacy. We like to plant them to create a living evergreen wall of privacy. Buy them big and create an instantly private landscape! This hedge features dense green foliage that adds the perfect amount of greenery to the Las Vegas area.

They thrive in our desert environment. Indian Laurel is water-wise, so they will need little to moderate watering once established. Homeowners also rave about the amount of shade they can create. Enjoy pool time in a private yard!

Shop Indian Laurel Columns For Sale Here!

 

Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus):

Showy blood-red bottlebrush-like flower spikes help to make this a very colorful living wall! It is an evergreen that paints the arid Las Vegas landscape with red and blue-green colors and provides privacy features so that you can enjoy your yard without nosy neighbors getting into your business.

Line them up along a property line in your front yard and backyard for awesome privacy that packs a colorful punch. They also attract hummingbirds with their fragrant flowers. 

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Oleander (Nerium oleander):

This is a fast-growing hedge that can transform landscapes in Las Vegas. Take in the blooms of white, red, and pink flowers that last until fall. They are ideal for our environment because they are drought-tolerant, require very little care to keep looking their best, and are very hardy.

The dark green, leathery leaves help to make this one of the best colorful privacy screens you can find. Block unwanted views and add curb appeal, too!

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Golden Bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea):

Privacy helps to make a Zen garden tranquil and peaceful. Golden Bamboo is an excellent plant that can create an Asian-inspired garden so you can be at one with nature.

It features yellow stalks and lush green leaves that can build a beautiful living wall. They grow fast with a clustered growth pattern that helps to create a barrier quickly. Golden Bamboo fits in perfectly with water structures and a meditation bench. A must-have addition to any private garden area!

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Hopseed (Dodonaea viscosa):

Homeowners can use this native desert shrub as a privacy hedge to block unwanted views. It features bright green evergreen foliage that can add a splash of green to our arid desert environment.

Since they are very drought-tolerant, they thrive in our local climate. Feel free to prune them or let them grow in their natural form; they look fantastic either way. Use them as a tall, narrow screen or hedge and enjoy the view!

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Homeowners in Las Vegas can create a private yard with hedges from Moon Valley Nurseries. We have the perfect trees and shrubs that are a natural fence solution. We are the privacy "hedge-quarters" for any size property. Ask us how we can create a private yard with our value-engineered trees and shrubs. We grow them in our local climate and have them available right now so that they can create an instant landscape. We save you money! We do the work so that you can come home to a beautiful new yard that is private.