Screening and Buffer Plantings
Evergreen and mixed screening that hides dumpsters, loading docks, utilities and neighboring uses while softening noise and glare.
Every commercial property has a back side, whether it is a dumpster pad, a loading dock, a utility cabinet, a parking edge or a neighbor’s fence. Screening those areas with plants is one of the most economical ways to improve how a property looks from the road and from the next lot. Buffer plantings along property lines also soften noise and headlights and meet landscape buffer requirements that many cities set for commercial sites. In Nashville and its suburbs, an evergreen screen that fills in well can transform a property in a few seasons.
We design screens by height, density and site conditions. For quick results we use fast-growing evergreens such as arborvitae and hollies, and for long-term quality we mix species so the screen survives disease or a hard winter. Spacing allows for mature size, planting beds get proper soil and mulch and irrigation is set up for establishment. Where space is tight, we combine fencing or walls with plantings. For buffer requirements, we check plant counts and sizes against the approved plan or local standard, and we keep access clear around gates, hydrants and utilities.
Layered, mixed screens
Species are mixed so one pest or hard winter does not strip the whole screen.
Fast and lasting
We combine quick growers with slower, longer-lived plants.
Fits code and plans
Plant counts and sizes can be matched to buffer requirements.
Access kept clear
Gates, hydrants and utility access are protected in the layout.
What is included
- Site review of screening needs
- Species and spacing plan
- Soil improvement and planting
- Mulch and irrigation setup
- Buffer requirement check
- Establishment watering and care notes
See the transformation.
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BeforeAfterWhat you get with Screening and Buffers
Hides the back side
Docks, dumpsters, utilities.
Mixed species
Resilient screens.
Fast and lasting
Quick cover, long life.
Code aware
Buffer counts matched.
Establishment water
Irrigation set up.
Access protected
Gates and hydrants kept clear.
Property types and guides for Screening and Buffers
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Property typeIndustrial ParksIndustrial landscapes must be tough, tidy and low cost to maintain. See what warehouse and logistics properties need…Learn more 
Property typeRetail CentersRetail landscaping has to look good at every hour and take constant abuse. See what parking islands, entrances…Learn more 
Topic guideShrubs and GroundcoversTough, tidy shrubs and groundcovers cut pruning and replacement. See which plants hold up in commercial beds around…Learn more Commercial Landscaping Budget Planner
Pick a service, a size and a few add-ons and get a ballpark planning range for your property.
Our process, start to finish.
- 01
Call and schedule
You tell us about the property and what you need, a new program, a contractor change or a project, and we set a walk that fits your day.
- 02
Walk and measure
We walk the grounds with the manager, owner or a board member, measure turf and beds and note trees, ponds, irrigation, drainage and problem areas.
- 03
Proposal and options
You receive an itemized written proposal with areas, tasks, frequencies, seasonal services and options, ready for a board or owner to review.
- 04
Onboarding
We document starting conditions with photos, map the property, set the schedule and contacts and complete any catch-up work in the first month.
- 05
Service and projects
Crews follow the schedule, projects are phased around your operations and visits are logged so you can see what was done.
- 06
Review and plan ahead
We review results with you each quarter, adjust the scope as needed and plan seasonal work and reserve projects for the year ahead.
Screening and Buffers FAQ
How fast do screening plants grow?
Fast evergreens add one to three feet a year in good conditions, while slower species take longer but last.
Do you check buffer requirements?
Yes. We compare plant counts and sizes with the approved plan or local standard.
Can screening hide a dumpster enclosure?
Yes, and we can combine plants with a fence or wall for full coverage.
Do screens need irrigation?
They do while establishing, and we help set up watering.
What about plants near utilities?
We keep clearances from utilities and coordinate with the utility when required.
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