The Times of India

Plants For Privacy Screens: Homeowners swap fences for green walls; shrubs cut noise, pollution

Forget drab wooden fences! Homeowners are embracing living walls for privacy and property value. Studies show layered plants boost growth and reduce noise by 15%, while sequestering CO2. Younger generations are opting for foliage like laurel, photinia, and bamboo for a stylish, eco-friendly solution that truly enhances outdoor living spaces.