Trees are foundational to any natural privacy barrier. Choices such as evergreen trees are ideal for year-round screening.

The Connectedness to Nature Scale asks participants to rate statements, such as "I often feel a sense of oneness with the natural world ... "Unfortunately, barriers to accessing nature exist ...

The good news is that planting for privacy doesn't have to mean building ... so you won't have to wait long to enjoy the benefits of your natural barrier! One of the things I love about arborvitae ...