Skip Laurel Privacy Screen Taking Shape at West Amwell Township Farm

We've been working on a large skip laurel screen at one of the oldest farms in West Amwell Township, and it's really starting to come together. This is the kind of job that takes patience - you're not just planting shrubs, you're building a living wall that'll look better every single year.

Skip laurel is one of our go-to recommendations for property owners who want real privacy without putting up a fence. It's fast-growing, holds its deep green color year-round, and gets dense enough to actually block sightlines. For a historic farm property like this one, it fits the landscape in a way that a wood or vinyl fence never could.

What we love about a job like this is watching the progress unfold. The early shots show the plants freshly installed - bare soil, small starts lined up neatly along the split-rail fence. Fast forward and you can see the difference. The plants have filled in, the green wall is forming, and the whole driveway edge looks intentional and polished. The stone cobble edging running the full length of the planting keeps everything sharp and contained.

A screen planting at this scale takes planning - proper spacing, consistent planting depth, and good bed prep are what separate a hedge that thrives from one that just survives. We take the time to get those details right from the start, because a hedge is a long-term investment in your property.

If you've been thinking about adding privacy, structure, or year-round color to your property, skip laurel is worth a serious look. It works on large acreage like this, but also scales well for residential lots. We're happy to talk through what would work best for your specific situation.