[header] How to build a living fence [title] First consider the water availability. [step] For most people, plants like privet, laurel, yew or holly will make practical, no-frills living fences. These shrubs tend to grow tall and develop thick foliage, making them well suited for promoting privacy and banishing pests. 
They can also be purchased inexpensively, making them a cost-effective way to fence in vast pieces of land. [substeps] Shrubs can be groomed into symmetrical designs or planted in conjunction with other flowering bushes, adding visual appeal your property.