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The Best Privacy Trees for the Hudson Valley And How to Plant Them Right

There's a moment every homeowner knows. You're sitting on your back porch, finally relaxing after a long week — and then you notice it. A neighbor's window facing directly into your yard. A road that feels closer than you remembered. A sightline that makes your outdoor space feel anything but private. The good news? Nature has always had the answer. And here in the Hudson Valley — where the soil is rich, the growing season is generous, and properties have real character — the right privacy tree doesn't just block a view. It transforms your entire property.

5 Plants You Can Safely Grow in New York Right Now (Even Before the Last Frost)

Even before the last frost hits (typically around May 10–15 in our area), there are several cold-hardy plants that can handle chilly nights and still thrive. If you start with the right picks, you can enjoy a beautiful and productive garden weeks earlier.

Best Trees for Screening your Property

Large shrubs and trees at least six feet tall can make effective visual screens on your property. Although a wall may block noise and wind better, a screen of living plants is usually a less costly and lower-maintenance option for limiting a view into your property or blocking objects within or outside your property.

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Fall is a Great Time to Plant

For gardeners in many parts of the country, fall is a great time to plant just about anything. Except in the coldest regions, fall can provide most perennials, shrubs and trees with enough time to become established in their new home before experiencing extreme heat, cold or drought.

Using Color in the Garden

When planning a garden, think of it as a painting; some colors dominate and are spread with broad brush strokes here, while other colors will give depth and dimension with small dabs here and there.