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Road Noise Buffering: Mass Blocks Sound, Plants Don't

Physics dictates: sound reduction requires MASS (solid walls, earth berms). Dense plantings only psychologically mask noise. For your shady site, plant a mixed evergreen screen: 'Bright n Tight' Carolina cherrylaurel, Canadian hemlock, American holly, mahonia, Florida leucothoe. All shade-tolerant. Plant in October with thorough soil amendment for best establishment.

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