Info needed concerning a windbreak

[qmj]

We live on top of a west-facing black clay hill and endure unbelieveable wind. I have heard about windbreaks in the central part of the U.S. What suggestions do any of you have for the Corsicana area? What plants? They need to be fast-growing; my husband and I are retirement age! I think the windbreak needs to be a certain distance from the area to be protected; is this so? Any help is very appreciated.
QMJ

[pakin]

I would use the native cedars or youpon holly (not dwarf).

Pat Akin

[Tricky Grama]

We are in much the same situation as age goes, seems like as planting things go, we're saying: "we'll be dead by then" more & more these days! Ha. We've had a little success w/native red cedars. Planted dozens a year ago last fall and some last fall. They take off very slowly then seem to thrive. We learned too late on the 1st ones to water deeply & a lot when you first plant. Don't live near you or I'd offer you any of the 100's of tiny ones we have where we don't want them! Have some that are old & big & have huge youpon hollies mixed inbetween-this gives a great windbreak & blocks view into our property. Good luck-
Patty

[qmj]

Thank you both,
QMJ

[Dchall_San_Antonio]

I think you're looking for a fence. If you can wait, there are mid sized and wide spreading junipers that make excellent windbreaks from zero to 6 feet up. Then trees will slow the wind above the juniper heights. These are not quick solutions, though.

[qmj]

Thanks. We were talking only yesterday and wondering if a fence might not work, at least for the vegetable garden. We can't even keep shingles on our roof!
QMJ