the only thing I can think of is the utilities (mainly electric. everyone is well/septic and there is no natural gas) end at my other side of my lot. I don’t know if he had to pay by the foot or what. My house was already connected when I bought it. I know I have planted a row of “I don’t want to see you” trees along my side of the property line..
I water them a lot so they grow quickly.
Scotts Pine are good for a fast growing tree.
Then you plant another row of Colorado Blue Spruce behind them.
In twenty years you cut down the pine trees and leave the spruce