I am interested in ideas about trees that could be planted to form a hedge so I don't have to see the building in front of my house. In my situation a two Storey apartment has been built right in front of my house. It is quite ugly in my opinion and would like some privacy.

Was considering emerald aborvitae but don't know if can get here. If planted 3 ft apart they can form a nice hedge with no pruning required but grow to about 15ft. Probably quite satisfactory in this instance.

I'm trying to get privacy. I have a large garden and I'd like to enjoy it without being on display. Also as a barrier to noise and the like.

Any recommendations about types of trees or any other ideas greatly appreciated

It`s really down to where you live, the climate there and what kind of soil you have in the garden. Some areas may have more rain or better irrigation then others, soils may be more mixed with clay, stones or sand or more pure. It`s best to do some investigating and see what trees are more common in your area or ask some of the locals. You would also want quick growing trees, lime and teak trees grow tall and are hardy.

There's a pretty extensive thread running in DIY.

Here:- http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/914912-how-to-make-the-yard-private/

Let's continue there rather than have another thread.

To our OP, just copy and paste your post into the other thread.

I'll close this one.