Linear plantings of trees/shrubs designed to reduce wind speed in open fields, preventing soil erosion and protecting adjacent crops from wind damage.
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What are the best fast growing field windbreaks?
I'm searching for species that would grow fast to become field windbreaks and I have found a lot of articles on the web about this.
However, I'm more interested in knowing if any of you have had or have actually grown them (in USDA hardiness zone…
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Windbreak on urban balcony
I'm looking for a wind break solution for my balcony. It's a rented property (British/EU) and I am not allowed to drill into external wall. It is a top-floor, south-facing balcony and is pretty much fully exposed. On a gusty day wind can be 30+mph…
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Should I worry about planting nonnative Norway spruce in NY?
I'm looking for the perfect tree to create a low maintenance living privacy hedge/windbreak in an approximately 100'x100' area. About 20' from one part of the area, water pools sporadically. I'm eyeing Norway spruce, White spruce, and White pine.…
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