How to install PRIVACY TREES + TIPS on what NOT to do

[@bjenuine]

"I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree." This scene is now both blessed and graced By garden guys who honed this space. (Joyce Kilmer, I'm not.) Great job, Guys.

[@gardenguychannel]

Look at you! First Gardenguy poem yet. Thank you!

[@bjenuine]

@@gardenguychannel You're welcome. lol

[@kathilinton7915]

Thank you! Of all of the arborvitae videos I clicked on this is the 1st to show where the root ball should sit. I really appreciate these details.

[@gardenguychannel]

Glad this helped!

[@janeenbreyman212]

The two of you let me know that there are nice young men still in this world!

[@gardenguychannel]

Thank you Janeen! We are doing our best to live upright lives.

[@tumadre5000]

@customvideo454 ding ding ding 🛎

[@abuelitacaicedo3185]

I am here for the gardening and didn't intent to leave anything other than a "like" but wanted you to have a few comments actually about your channel. Nice work on the transplants. I look forward to more gardening and ornamental plantings

[@gardenguychannel]

Thank you for your kind comment, Abuelita. I appreciate it. More gardening to come for sure.

[@alexandradodds1002]

i wish we had kind, respectful, and trustworthy guys like you here in east lansing michigan, or i haven't found them yet ❤

[@laurab9247]

Yes! All to the LORD’s glory! God bless you both!

[@RowdyPNW]

Tree install starts at 4:00 mark.

[@debbebunch9973]

Wow! This was a great video! It popped up on my phone as I have been looking at arborvite! Thanks for your encouraging witness as well as tree tips!!! 😊

[@adhithmathewjacob]

You are a real hard working man Benj, appreciate😊🙏❤ it for sharing it with us and keep doing what you love ❤the most 🥰with lots of love ❤from India 🇮🇳

[@gardenguychannel]

Thank you Adhith.

[@theresaherfindahl5781]

I So love your transparent faith!

[@joannewilson6847]

Good job boys, looks so good. Hope you were able to clean up and get to your wedding.

[@gardenguychannel]

We got there with time to spare!! tHank you Joanne.

[@gardenguychannel]

Are you by any chance related to a Jacob Wilson?

[@joannewilson6847]

No relation to Jacob, sorry.

[@SteviReeves]

This is wonderful. Wish you guys were near Cincinnati. Really educational. I like your "vibes" too. No doubt, two nice guys.

[@darci12u]

Hey Ben and Jonah Great Job looks great The LORD has really Blessed you Guys .

[@gardenguychannel]

Thank you! God bless

[@Chiefs555]

Nice work! You guys seem like great dudes. God bless you fellas.

[@johnb.6468]

I’m rooting for you guys

[@honkbob]

Great video - and really nice looking Arbs! I just planted a few privacy groupings just like that but with Thuja Green Giant's (and spaced further apart) 3x2 groups like yours. Nice to see someone else do this too, I also have clay, and used soil conditioner as well. Glad I used that after watching your video. (My yard is 1 acre, so I have room for the giants)

[@benevolentblue]

I am so happy you used the bush-face as the cover!

[@gardenguychannel]

Haha! thought it fit the bill. :)

[@barbaraspan1437]

Very nice and pretty. Well, done guys! 😷 🙋🏽

[@1776Based]

Darn! If I was 20 years younger! 😍

[@janetwithers7427]

Nice job. Lovely tree shrub arrangement. 💖

[@TherapistTamaraHill]

Fabulous! Love it.

[@MB-sf9mc]

wow, you're a pro!

[@alinapatricia8639]

Great going gents!

[@KarenFae101]

Wow guys. What a great job. The education was awesome. It turned out beautiful! I had to subscribe! 👍🏼❤️

[@gardenguychannel]

Thank you! I’m so glad it was helpful for ya.

[@kikigamble4315]

Hi. Nice instructional video. How do you feel about people who advocate for square holes for fruit trees? You mentioned aphids n spider mites but you didn't mention how you would treat them. Maybe later in your videos? Peace to you and yours

[@gardenguychannel]

Hello Kiki. The reasoning behind the square holes is so that the roots do not grow around and around. This issue arrises in highly compacted soils. If you manage your soil correctly the soil should become looser and looser. You can scarify the sides of the soil to help with the root penetration.

[@gardenguychannel]

Yes I'd love to talk more about spider mite problems and aphids. Blessings!

[@thefluffylife3354]

Thanks for the advice. I'm hoping my old pine trees fill back in after they got chopped up last year

[@littleedenvalleyfarm8165]

I have a friend with some large property. I have thought about thorny raspberry bushes mix in with honeysuckle bushes. They will intertwine and make an impenetrable barrier that offers fruit and flowers for pollinators while offering the privacy of a fence the defense of barbed wire and the beauty of colorful flowers and fruit backdrop along the edge of the property. Crazy theory or would it actually work?

[@gardenguychannel]

Hey great question. I like the idea but I'm thinking the honeysuckle may be a bit too dominant to not overwhelm the raspberry. Any time I've had honeysuckle growing in my berry bushes it overwhems them and shades them out. If you're going for a barbed barrier you'd want to go for blackberries because they are more sturdy than raspberries. Although the raspberries could do the trick if you planted them thick enough. Hope this helps! If you want to try out a vine in the hedge I'd go with something with a small leaf that won't overwhelm the berry bushes.

[@ODriscolls]

"The root of the problem" 🤦‍♀️😂👌

[@gardenguychannel]

Gotta love those puns.

[@MrMarried09]

I'm looking to plant 3 trees at the base of a 4-foot hill. They get drainage & light. The homeowner wants an aborvitae about 8-10 ft in height for privacy on their deck. Any advice for upstate NY tree types? Great, video, great content

[@gardenguychannel]

Hi! I'm not too familiar with your neck of the woods. But I would defiantly select for eventual height. Emerald Green arborvitae will get that tall eventually but they'll take a while to get there. Green giants will get there much faster but they'll get much taller than 10 ft. I'd consult your local nursery supplier.

[@Ardee1]

U guys did a great job

[@LULC0759]

I’m guessing these are Emerald Green Arbs....do you know if the Green Giant is more disease resistant for Bagworms? I like the staggered look, will they grow to create a dense privacy?

[@gardenguychannel]

Yep Emerald Greens. The green giant does seem to be more disease resistant. Yes these should eventually grow to almost tough one another. We would have had to plant approximately 3-4 feet apart for them to really grow together.

[@kimwilliams6998]

@@gardenguychannel how far away from field lines would you plant these?

[@praisingirl]

I was told to spray preventative for bagworm in mid June

[@gracerichards3]

Nicely done. Thanks for the demonstration. God Bless.

[@avocadowisdom8785]

"God gave us the skills, so let's use it." ---- Uhm... SUBSCRIBED!

[@Ardee1]

Definitely need praviacy tree help

[@indianacryptid6020]

Looks beaautiful

[@archiebald4717]

A lovely video.

[@elizabethbrooks4849]

Good info. Have a great Sunday. Hope you both had fun at the wedding. C ya next time.

[@elizabethbrooks4849]

@Jason Brown not sure. I was married in massachusetts back in 1979. My husband passed away in December 2008. I never gave a thought about weddings. I would say we would choose a month and a date of our liking. That's how I did it. My sisters and my brothers did the same.

[@elizabethbrooks4849]

@Jason Brown when the time is right your soulmate will come along. I do hope you find someone being alone is not something any one should have to endure. IThere's someone out there for you, in your same" species", as you called yourself.

[@elizabethbrooks4849]

@Jason BrownI understand completely what your saying. I respect this

[@gardenguychannel]

Had a wonderful time at the wedding! Thank you Elizabeth.

[@CherishEaDay]

Nice vid. Ty Benj & Jonah

[@echo1020lukka]

Beautiful job! Instant landscape.

[@lizzie8588]

I hadn't heard about people leaving the burlap on XD my papa when we were doing his line tore them off and let us kids play making toys and "dolls" out of the fabric lol I really wish to have a flowering tree but have to wait :/ at least that gives me time to pick a tree I like.

[@gardenguychannel]

Hey that sounds fun! That's a great way to be creative. Good job Lizzie's dad :). And yes plant those flowering trees. Might even think about planting a fruiting tree to get both flowers and fruits. If y'all need help choosing let me know. Blessings.

[@lizzie8588]

@@gardenguychannel I definitely will ask away when I get closer to the "dream" lol I haven't considered fruit trees but, seems like that'd be pretty fun. Especially with all the flower boxes and fairy gardens I wanna do nearby. I now persimmon trees smell amazing XD have one nearby. Thank you for offering the help!

[@gardenguychannel]

@@lizzie8588 Sounds good. Glad to help.

[@Ardee1]

How much would this job cost including the trees ?

[@gardenguychannel]

It would be in the 1000s. A lot cheaper if you did it yourself but you need to have everything ready.

[@sandranewton6534]

Looks really good. Love the fence.

[@BurtBowers]

Looks good though was wondering what is the tarp used for was it for the river rocks? I was concerned that when watering the trees that the roots wasnt going to get any water other then from the border edges of the tarp that was layed down?

[@Markg488]

Nice video looks great. Can you recommend some privacy trees that would do well in a slightly shady area? I have tall pine trees next to the location and want to plant basically under the beaches that are about 15-20 feet in air so want to fill that area in so I don’t see neighbors yard? Thanks for any recommendation

[@gardenguychannel]

Green giant arborvitae! Also Nellie R. Stevens Holly. Those grow to be like really big bushes. Both options do well in the shade!

[@michaelashworth2774]

Tea olives would do great , not hard to trim when needed and bloom at least twice a year with a very pleasant smell.

[@gacalu7150]

I need this we have some nosy neighbors

[@corin1743]

Will the plastic stunt the growth of the tree? Also why river rock & not mulch? Is one better than the other ?

[@gardenguychannel]

@@corin1743 good questions! The plastic will not stunt if it is not strangling the base of the tree. The river rock was just for the aesthetic. Mulch would have probably been more of a natural option but the rock looked great so the client went with that. Hope this helps!

[@mattcaluda]

i never liked planting with Burlap on the root ball. its done alot here in Southeast Louisiana. at my sisters house a landscape company planted 6 medium size trees 3 years ago and the Burlap is still visible around the trunk of the trees. dont know what its doing underground but the trees are growing very slow.

[@gardenguychannel]

Yeah I hear you Matt. It's not the best practice at all. That could be part of the reason the trees are growing slowly.

[@donttreadonme1367]

All to the Lords glory!

[@duckmann5000]

Great Video 🏆

[@darshinithakkar2693]

what a great video, thank you for the knowledge. can you suggest a green giant which grows anot more than 25-30 feet. we have a whole side of the house that has green giant and which extends through 1/4 if the backyard. there was a tree which we removed last year because it was getting too tall . Now we want to plant the green giant in the back for privacy and also because of the north winds. I don't want the green giants to grow 50 - 60 feet. Can you please suggest what should i plant? thank you

[@gardenguychannel]

You could try a holly bush or even dwarf magnolia trees.

[@well.thy.one.]

American pillar is what im leaning towards for something in the 20-25 ft range, but im far from any expert

[@northwestborn]

The dust on that high five! 14:03

[@gardenguychannel]

I know. Wasn't even planned.

[@bmfitzgerald3]

Thanks for the vid! What was the thought process behind adding the plastic? Also what do you guys think about mixing tree/plant species to form a privacy wall versus having them all be the same? For example: Leyland Cypress + Giant Arborvitae + Ligustrum Recurvifolium blended together. I'm in North Carolina. Thanks guys, congrats on the channel, I wish you great success.

[@gardenguychannel]

Hey! There is a lot of potential of mixing privacy trees and bushes to create more aesthetic appeal. Just be careful of spacing and keep in mind that the trees will eventually get quite a bit bigger. Blessings to you, Brian!

[@pragmatic111]

My dad has a huge maple tree in central MN. It has had landscape fabric and rock around it but it has been removed. Because dirt started to mound around the tree and rocks were rolling into the yard. Also there are several large roots now visible in the grass coming out from tree into the yard. What causes this? Should we worry about tree falling? It's maybe 50 ft high.

[@adhithmathewjacob]

Benj, what material is the fabric made of? (Just interested in buying some)

[@suebooa4783]

Growing up in Colorado, never saw a Dogwood tree. Now in eastern PA. Is it the soil difference why no dogwood’s out west? And should dogwoods be planted alone or kind of close?

[@gardenguychannel]

Hey great question! Yes the dogwoods are native to the eastern regions of the US so they are genetically adapted to out here. I't more of a climate difference than soil but I would say soil is a factor. Dogwood trees prefer to have partial to full sun. Be sure to plant them high out of the soil as they really breathe through their root collar. They do better separate than close together. Please let me know if you'd like any more info on dogwoods as I have planted many.

[@suebooa4783]

Gardenguy Thank you! Going to plant 2 next spring in daughter’s yard. I have always noticed the ones that do well are in partial shade. That being said, afternoon shade the best? Using your advice to determine the arc of sunlight on the property. And I had no idea about planting root ball high. Still mulch over top of it, right? Thank you for responding!

[@gardenguychannel]

@@suebooa4783 Yes you can definitely still do mulch just make sure the root collar is a good 1-2 inches above grade. I'd plant the dogwood high enough that you can create a slight grade/slope up to the tree. So like a mound around the tree. That way you know drainage is going to be good. Dogwoods can handle most sunlight conditions but if you plant in an area with eastern sunlight that might help resist fungal or bacterial blights because the plant would get dried off early in the day from that morning sun. Glad to help! Blessings.

[@suebooa4783]

Gardenguy Thank you, thank you!. And keep all you great work! I don’t think you know life any other way!

[@darci12u]

@@gardenguychannel They grow wild in Louisiana Mostly the ones with the white flowers also pink honey suckles along with many more beautiful plants I love the pink landscape dogwood trees... Ben thank you so much for giving so much great information on gardening and landscaping.

[@GangstaNerd]

Hey Garden Guy do you do Phone Consultations?

[@123Rockchild]

I need to get some work done in my backyard. Just curious, how much did you charge for labor for this job?

[@adhithmathewjacob]

Benj, when you add mulch and stones will the plant able to breathe through the root cap 🤔

[@gardenguychannel]

Hey Adhith! Yes they will because the the fabric is permeable and the rocks have plenty of space between them. Great question.

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Another great job.😊

[@jmg6153]

Any tips for planting 50 bare root arborvites along a fence?

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Looks great

[@charliekristyoverman7053]

Very nice job!

[@DavidRodriguez-wd2sz]

Wow good stuff how long will that tree grow

[@gardenguychannel]

I've seen them up to 20 or more years old!

[@DavidRodriguez-wd2sz]

Great stuff

[@KA-nd7od]

What will happen if you plant the three deeper then you showed.?!

[@honeycaffena4897]

Hello, question for Jonah- how do you sprout Sugar Maple tree seeds? Just a normal Stratification?

[@foodie_mantra4166]

Hello Benjamin,we live in TN n planted some Emerald Green Arborvitaes by landscaper but was spaced only 2ft apart..Now after 6-8months one by one they are dying..Can we transplant them with 4ft spacing..

[@gardenguychannel]

Hello! I’m so sorry to hear that. If you transplant them that’ll have to be like September or November. They won’t do the best being transplanted now. They might also have bagworm so check for that. I would put compost and hope they do well! You could transplant them now but you’ll probably lose some more. I hope this helps!

[@foodie_mantra4166]

@@gardenguychannel Thank you.There is no bagworm..May be spider mites..as saw some white wed kind stuffs on the mulch..Replace the old mulch n used cow manure+compost n some hollietome..Now just being patient😅..

[@IluvGdaddy]

This year I planted some trees and berry bushes. I have part of a soaker hose around each one. Is that ok? I also put grass cliping too. They look like they are doing ok . some brown spotting.

[@gardenguychannel]

Hello Destiny, yes you should be good on the soaker hose. As long as you have ample drainage and the soaker hose isn't close to the trunk of the tree (I'd give it a good 2 feet or so). Be sure to give the trees periods of dryness. That way they will not be so dependent on the irrigation. And the grass clippings are a great idea!

[@IluvGdaddy]

@@gardenguychannel thank you. I will need to move the houses a bit more away from the trunk then.

[@nancylezama6277]

Hi can you tell me how deep the roots of those trees would grow? I need some trees for privacy but I can’t have trees with massive roots because I am putting them close to an Allan block wall. Thanks

[@gardenguychannel]

Hi Nancy! Not deep at all. Emerald Green Arborvitae have a more fibrous root system. Most likely about 2 feet max. you should not have to worry about the roots causing damage to your wall. Be sure to plant far enough away from the wall that the foliage does not get restricted. Wherever they don't get light the foliage will thin out. Good luck!

[@mssmgirl1]

Nice job!

[@lksutton86]

What about planting these near a storm drain pipe? Say like 6 feet away?

[@henklenting2821]

Hey dudes, do you have any experience planting trees that can shade my windows in the summertime, but will allow the sun to shine under them in spring & fall? I am looking into doing something like that to improve my home comfort using principles from nature. Just looking for tips, since I'm from the Netherlands, so not really in your area ;)

[@gardenguychannel]

Hey Henk! Just now getting around to answering your question! Haha only 4 months late. Any deciduous tree should do the trick. First you need to determine the types of deciduous trees whose eventual height matches the space you'd be planting. Don't want too big of a tree. I like Japanese maples for that purpose around here but I don't know how they do in the Netherlands. Just some thoughts! Good luck man.

[@henklenting2821]

@@gardenguychannel Thanks for your reply! And thanks for helping me a little along in my search

[@WeezieV]

Arbor Day foundation says that trees planted within 15 ft on the north side of the house will increase summer electricity use. They trap heat. If you're planting for a windbreak, plant far enough away to prevent the heat trap effect.

[@junior281991]

What kind of trees are they and how much do they grow per year?

[@gardenguychannel]

These are emerald green arborvitae. they'll generally grow about 1-2 feet per year in my experience. eventual height of about 12 feet by 3-4 feet wide.

[@tanktexas]

How far do the roots grow out

[@gardenguychannel]

Emerald Green Arborvitae grow out about 2-3 feet.

[@juliaweatherford9269]

I live near Knoxville and would love to know where you buy your plants and river rock.

[@gardenguychannel]

Hello Julia/neighbor! Good to meet ya. Ive been happy with the following nurseries. Popes, Stanleys, Site One, and Thress Nursery. Kinsey Gardens also carries some great plants grown here in TN. I'm hoping to do a Knoxville Meet-up at some point just to meet and connect with local folks. So stay tuned. Blessings! ~ Benj

[@rhondalanduit9645]

Looks good!

[@sbhimji4568]

New subscriber. How far apart are they planted?

[@gardenguychannel]

For these trees, I usually shoot for 3-4 feet spacing if you want them to grow together!

[@aprilm4640]

Thank u

[@brimccas]

Will these privacy trees thrive in clay? My whole backyard is clay😩.

[@gardenguychannel]

Yes!!

[@ribashishanongkhlaw6541]

👍👍👍

[@cm1133]

ROLL TIDE! I saw that AU logo on your t-shirt.

[@joyandson1]

Where do you find the large staples that anchor the landscape fabric to the ground?

[@gardenguychannel]

Hello! You should be able to find them at most landscape provider stores. Lowes or Home Depot should carry them. They are called sod staples.

[@raylegend808]

What type of shrubs or tree are they?

[@gardenguychannel]

Hi! They are emerald green arborvitae trees.

[@encompassvideo5429]

Folks I just paid 7000 to plant 39 six foot emerald green arbovitae-about 66 feet or so; inclusive of plants labor, mulch, etc. Took four guys two days. In Massachusetts; this was within 500.00 of every quote; does this seem reasonable.

[@gardenguychannel]

That would be approximately the same here in Tennessee. Yes. Might be a little lower here but in that same range. Thank you for the comment!

[@petrag.4092]

Thank you.🙏

[@chocaholicsanon]

they look like leylandii trees, in uk they are banning them, because they grow so high and neighbours are complaining...

[@gardenguychannel]

Yeah Leyland Cypress trees can really take over spaces.

[@lonewanderer5436]

Are these the italian cypress?

[@singinprofessor5260]

What r these trees called?

[@sew04ss]

did you mention the name of the trees? I'm guessing green Giants.

[@gardenguychannel]

Hey! They were Emerald Green Arborvitae trees. A great choice for a small-space

[@Franciso-so1bg]

Would that be Jellico TN?

[@gardenguychannel]

I grew up near Jellico!

[@Franciso-so1bg]

@@gardenguychannel ....many years ago I had some good friends from there. I'm from SE TN and we met when I lived in Paducah TN a very long time ago. Loving your channel too.

[@assimcomoasvadiaosgayzaota580]

GARDEN , DORMIR BEM , CAFÉ BEM , ALMOÇO BEM , SO FALTA UMA COISA PRA COMPLETAR A FELICIDADE DE UM ALFA QUE é A MAIS IMPORTANTE : * UNE CHATTE CHAUDE SERRE PARFUME * , correto ! ou seja ; GARDEN agora imagina que exista UMA CHATTE CHAUDE SERRE PARFUME QUE NAO É A MELHOR , MAS NÃO FOI FEITO COM PELE DE PEIXE , ( sans fruit du pècher ) , JA IMAGINOU , TA ESCREVENDO isso aqui .

[@Remodelchicago]

mans chopped the root like nothing

[@ajk9128]

Hey brobeans, why are you always planning your adventures right before huge life events? I better get this done because I need to be done by 4:15pm. Well, tonight we have a wedding and it turns out I'm the bestman. I should get my tux in 35 minutes. Better get to digging. I feel like I'm getting anxious for every video because they're like a timed event on those racing games at the bowling alley. No one likes those racing games at the bowling alley. They give people PTSD. gghp

[@gardenguychannel]

Haha yep that was definitely a rushed day. But hey hopefully I won't be having an excessive amount of those days. Ya never know what a day will bring.

[@ajk9128]

@@gardenguychannel True that. I do have a little garden and I have never managed to get into it with plenty of daylight left in the day. No, I manage to make it outside right before the rain starts pouring and I need to be getting ready for a wedding reception.

[@Hinz2005]

WDE!

[@Batmandarkknight.]

Own wilson

[@mrjoshuabrandonfarrell515]

I’m copying all this

[@dragonflybonsaigardens]

Literally gave them zero privacy bro...

[@gardenguychannel]

No yet. That's where the growth of the trees come in. Not to worry they were happy. They were not looking for a solid screen. Just something to aesthetically break up the landscape and make their hard feel more separate.

[@staciejackson7497]

What kind of arbs are they?