Privacy Plantings – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Privacy Plantings – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Dec 9, 2025 | Backyard, Emerald Green Trees, Ligustrum Bushes, Making Homes More Beautiful®, Monroe, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Pink Muhly Grasses, Post Pool Landscaping Project, privacy plantings, Skip Laurel Shrubs

For homeowners seeking to transform their backyard into a secluded sanctuary, Privacy Plantings has always been a big deal. The desire for a “screen of green” stems from a need to retreat from the outside world, blocking out prying eyes, traffic noise, or...
Best Landscaper in Charlotte – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Best Landscaper in Charlotte – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Nov 21, 2025 | Best Landscaper in Charlotte, Charlotte, Grasses, Making Homes More Beautiful®, Monroe, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Consultation / DesignTime Meeting, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, privacy plantings

What does it truly mean to be the Best Landscaper in Charlotte? It’s not about a single plaque on a wall, but about a daily, relentless dedication to the craft, the clients, and the final, beautiful result. It’s a full-circle process that touches every part of the...
Privacy Plantings – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Privacy Plantings – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | May 29, 2025 | Charlotte, Evergreen Shrub, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Privacy Hedges, privacy plantings, Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis', Schipka Cherry Laurel, Windbreaks

For homeowners in the Charlotte area of the Carolinas seeking an effective and attractive solution for seclusion, Privacy Plantings featuring Skip Laurel shrubs offer a superb choice. Scientifically known as Prunus laurocerasus ‘Schipkaensis’, and often...
Nellie Stevens Holly Trees – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Nellie Stevens Holly Trees – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Feb 18, 2025 | Artificial Turf, Drainage Solutions, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Mulch, Nellie Stevens Holly Trees, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Privacy Landscaping, privacy plantings, Stepping Stones, Waxhaw

These large 30-gallon Nellie Stevens Holly Trees were strategically planted for privacy landscaping in Waxhaw, NC. Known for their dense foliage and rapid growth, these trees provide a natural and aesthetically pleasing barrier, offering homeowners an effective...
Ligustrum Japonicum Recurvifolium – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Ligustrum Japonicum Recurvifolium – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Jan 14, 2025 | Emerald Green Arborvitae, Ligustrum Japonicum Recurvifolium, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, privacy plantings, Privacy Wall, Wavy Leaf Privet Ligustrum, Waxhaw

One of the most effective and versatile privacy landscaping shrubs to install is the Ligustrum Japonicum Recurvifolium. Also known as the Wavy Leaf Privet Ligustrum, this shrub is a favorite among homeowners for its ability to grow quickly and form a dense, evergreen...
Paver Patio Expansion with Privacy Plantings – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Paver Patio Expansion with Privacy Plantings – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Jan 2, 2025 | Belgard, Belgard Hatteras Holland Hardscape, Emerald Green Arborvitae, Indian Land, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Paver Patio, Paver Patio Expansion with Privacy Plantings, privacy plantings, South Carolina

A Paver Patio Expansion combined with Privacy Plantings can transform a backyard into a versatile and inviting outdoor space. This type of enhancement isn’t just a practical upgrade—it’s a gift for the entire family, offering a perfect place to relax, entertain, and...