Garden design new build end-terrace house

Why don’t you look around for native plants? There are also wonderful perennials, shrubs, climbing plants, etc. that provide food and shelter for numerous insect species. Unfortunately, Amelanchier is not native. I do think that nowadays, against the backdrop of biodiversity loss, one should pay some attention to what one plants in the garden. That does not mean you have to plant only natives 100%, but a whole hedge is a larger habitat and I would not choose exotic species there.

Unfortunately, there are no native hedge plants that are evergreen and grow fairly quickly. You shouldn’t condemn everything that is not native. The garden is also for the residents. I find Amelanchier really beautiful; there are also different varieties. And to my knowledge, it is not invasive.

Unfortunately, there are no native hedge plants that are evergreen and grow quite quickly.

No, but for example, a beech hedge grows 40-60cm per year and does not lose its leaves (although they are not green in winter).

No, but for example a European beech hedge grows 40-60cm per year and does not lose its leaves either (although they are not green in winter).

Exactly, not green. And I find a little green especially important in winter, otherwise everything is even more bleak.

Ivy is evergreen and great for nature. And if you engage with it, also quite beautiful. Honeysuckle is semi-evergreen and undemanding. Some types of grapes as well. Winter jasmine would also work.

There are certainly beautiful evergreen (quasi) native plants that are suitable for hedges: Wintergreen privet (is probably also fast-growing, sheds leaves depending on temperature only after winter) Barberry (rather for lower hedges) European yew (grows quite slowly) Firethorn (rather for lower hedges) One can also plant mixed hedges. Ultimately, however, the local climate and soil quality also determine what can be planted. You simply can’t have everything in one. Personally, I would always prefer a hedge that provides habitat for insects and birds. But that is certainly also job-related :)

Thank you for the suggestions for insect-friendly planting. I don't think I'm that far yet. First, the floor plan has to be more or less finalized; we'll be working on that over the next few weeks. After that, we'll move on to the concrete selection of the planting.

What do you think about plants that can already be bought as espalier? In my opinion, that would have the advantage that the privacy screen is already there earlier and not so much depth is lost. Is the included trellis then only temporary and does it have to be "moved" to a proper espalier?
That would be something for the large side windows, combined with a few stakes. From there further to the right side, the privacy screen doesn't need to be that high, and we'll take rather low flowers/shrubs that also don't grow so deep.

But am I correct in thinking that espaliers generally require more work?