I'm planning to plant some hedges too. I have chain link at the backyard, and I want to plant the hedges against the fence to give privacy. I was thinking emerald(Thuja Occidentalis Emerald). How can you tell me about this type of hedge and do you have any good advice on growing hedges (or what type do you suggest). Do they attract mosquitoes? The max. height I want from the hedges is 12 -16 feet.
Thanks Tina, I really appreciate your detailed info. Actually I already bought the cedars called brandon cedars. We planted them about 2 1/2 feet apart, against the chain link fence. In terms of maintenance, it is the same way as you would do with emerald or other cedars?