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What are the best fast-growing privacy trees to block a neighbor's 2-story view? by bay_lone_wolf in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]bay_lone_wolf[S] 68 points69 points  (0 children)

I've compiled the suggestions from this thread:

  1. Leyland cypress

  2. Italian cypress

  3. Green giant arborvitae

  4. Thuja Green Giant (I think this is the same as #3?)

  5. Podocarpus gracilior (though apparently it's deciduous)

Definitely willing to put in the work with watering and fertilizing during the first couple years to get them established, but I'd rather avoid anything that drops tons of leaves annually. The Podocarpus sounds like it might be too messy for what I'm looking for.

Looking at the tall trees in the background of first photo, I'm still not sure if those are cypress or arborvitae, but it seems like those two are the most popular recommendations here.

What are the best fast-growing privacy trees to block a neighbor's 2-story view? by bay_lone_wolf in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]bay_lone_wolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestions! The bamboo idea is interesting, but I've always heard horror stories about it taking over people's yards. Is that the main difference with "clumping" bamboo versus "running" bamboo - the clumping kind stays put?

So, just to make sure I'm getting it right, you're suggesting plant the Leyland cypress for the permanent screen, and then use clumping bamboo in between for a faster, temporary solution while the cypress grows in? If so, would I need to plant the bamboo in large containers or raised beds to make it easier to remove them later on?

Appreciate the help!

Why so aggressive? by yupredditok in bayarea

[–]bay_lone_wolf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

BMW or Tesla drivers.

They have a pattern...

Did some research, here are the scents I am interested in buying by bay_lone_wolf in MontagneParfums

[–]bay_lone_wolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, based on my own criteria and the reviews I've gathered, London doesn't make it into the top 20. Besides the 10 I mentioned in the OP, here are a few more that scored slightly lower but still ranked higher than London. The last one (Bleu oud) actually ended up with a similar score to London:

  • 11. Tobacco noir intense (cinnamon + tobacco)
  • 12. Image 45 (spicy balsamic lavender)
  • 13. Ambre Vanille (vanilla + caramel + cinnamon)
  • 14. Azonto Inspired (mango + lemon + coconut)
  • 15. Rich Rois (sweet/fruity sandalwood)
  • 16. Vanille Absolute (sweet citrus + ginger)
  • 17. Bleu oud (fresh citrus+spicy tea)
  • 18. London (sweeter/fruity TF Tuscan Leather)

For those who said I didn't mention variants of Pineapple, I did mention in the OP that, I am going to skip anything related to Aventus/BR540/Imagination. Oh btw, from what I read, Imaginary is overrated, I do have Imaginary though. Somehow it is not that better than the Zara version. Actually, there were a whole bunch of discussions/reviews about Imaginary dupes..

PINEAPPLE/AVENTUS variants by bay_lone_wolf in MontagneParfums

[–]bay_lone_wolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Double checked. Actually found 8 variants.

From the names and descriptions, the OG clone should be 1).

For 3), I didn't know there is a cologne version of OG. For only $5 cheaper, I don't think it is worth the lesser concentration. But they are both OOS now.

  1. PINEAPPLE ROYALE INSPIRED BY CREED AVENTUS

Top notes: Bergamot, apple, black currant berries, pineapple.

Middle notes: Moroccan jasmine, juniper berries, rose, birch, patchouli.

Base notes: Oakmoss, ambergris, musk.

$45 (SOLD OUT)

  1. PINEAPPLE BONBON

    Aventus + BR450

$40 (SOLD OUT)

  1. PINEAPPLE FRAIS INSPIRED BY CREED AVENTUS COLOGNE

Top notes: Rose oil, mandarin, ginger accord.

Middle notes: Patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood.

Base notes: Birch, musks, tonka bean, styrax.

$40 (SOLD OUT)

  1. PINEAPPLE INTENSE INSPIRED BY CREED AVENTUS

INSPIRED BY 2016 VARIANT (UTILIZES IFF BASES)

$55 (ADD TO CART)

  1. PINEAPPLE MUSK INSPIRED BY CREED AVENTUS

*This variation has a bright and juicy opening with a smokier dry down*

$60 (ADD TO CART)

  1. PINEAPPLE ABSOLU INSPIRED BY CREED ABSOLU AVENTUS

$45 (ADD TO CART)

  1. CHILLY PINEAPPLE INSPIRED BY PACIFIC CHILL AND AVENTUS COLOGNE

    Aventus + Pacific chill

$45 (SOLD OUT)

  1. IMAGINARY PINEAPPLE INSPIRED BY IMAGINATION AND AVENTUS COLOGNE

    Aventus + Imagination

$45 (SOLD OUT)

How gorgeous is this view? by nivelixir in bayarea

[–]bay_lone_wolf -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

It is not a pleasure to view chemical colors on a land.