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How to Plant a Green Fence with Arborvitae
How to Plant a Green Fence with Arborvitae. Green fencing creates a natural boarder between properties that benefits both the homeowner and the natural environment. Arborvitae, an adaptable evergreen, grows quickly, has thick, dense vegetation and is a favorite for various species of birds. Varieties of arborvitae range from small trees that...
Green fencing creates a natural boarder between properties that benefits both the homeowner and the natural environment. Arborvitae, an adaptable evergreen, grows quickly, has thick, dense vegetation and is a favorite for various species of birds. Varieties of arborvitae range from small trees that enhance garden areas growing from 10 to 14 feet in height to large trees that grow up from 40 to 60 feet when mature. Planting an arborvitae green fence creates a noise block and provides privacy without the need for solid walls or fences. Once planted, arborvitae takes little to no care depending on the weather.
Things You'll Need
Spade
Measuring tape
Landscaping stakes
Small American arborvitae plants
Measure 3 feet out on both sides of the corner of the property line or area of the green wall. Repeat this at the other corner. Place the first landscaping stake at this intersection.
Measure between the two stakes. Divide this measurement into 5-foot increments, placing landscaping stakes at each. This is the first row for planting.
Measure out 4 feet from the first row, placing stakes at either end. Place stakes on this second row so that they are between the stakes in the first row.
Dig holes big enough for the rootball of each plant.
Place the trees in the holes, replacing the soil so that the rootball is at the same level in the ground as it was in the nursery pot. Use your hand to firm down the soil, not your foot. Do not plant too deeply. Arborvitaes need air for their roots to grow properly.
Stick the end of the hose into the filled-in hole and fill with water, then spray each tree thoroughly with water.
Tips & Warnings
Arborvitae grows best in sunny areas. Water the plants often the first season to develop good root growth. American Arborvitae grows very large. For a smaller/shorter green fence, try the Emerald Green variety of arborvitae. Staggered planting insures a solid wall of privacy even before the trees have matured.
Do not plant American Arborvitae in the shade. They will not do well. Other varieties of arborvitae are shade tolerant. Consult your local garden/landscape center for the varieties that grow best in your area.
Do not stomp down on the rootball. Arborvitaes have fragile roots.
