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Toof wrote:
Just bought a new house and I didn't think this would bother me as much but it really does and it's kind of killing me a bit. The house in the picture is clearly viewing into my living room and hopefully future pool yard and I hate it. The fence in the back is about 5 foot high as my property sits a little higher and its surely a 6 ft fence. I plan to fence in my yard on the sides and put a pool in one day if I can get the privacy I need. I am looking for something about 7 foot tall to start with putting me about 2 ft over that fence and covering the first floor windows instantly. Then it would be ideal for the solution to grow fast and one day cover the second story as well. I would honestly like to block sight of completely, not something you can see through to easily. I have a budget to allow up to 5 thousand but of course would like to keep it cheaper if I can. I feel like I have to keep my blinds closed all the time now and it really sucks. Some things I have considered so far would be bamboo, pines, and shrubs but I have no idea what would be best or be able to offer a somewhat instant solution. Please offer your best suggestions.

Thank you