Greenleaf’s Garden Design: This Nashua client originally planned to install his new arborvitae privacy hedge in the fall. After discussing the benefits of spring planting, I recommended moving the project up to early May so the shrubs would have an entire growing season to establish strong root systems before winter.
The client was so pleased with the plan that his neighbor decided to join the project as well. Together, they asked us to install a total of arborvitae creating beautiful evergreen privacy screens for both properties.
Our seven-person crew completed the installation in a single day, carefully planting each shrub, amending the soil as needed, and ensuring proper spacing for a healthy, full hedge as the trees mature. The newly planted arborvitaes immediately improved privacy while creating a natural green backdrop for both yards.
With proper watering throughout the first growing season, these 5–6 foot arborvitaes will establish quickly and begin filling in to form an attractive year-round screen. The clients were thrilled with the results and excited to watch their new privacy hedge grow over the coming years.
Sometimes the best landscaping decisions are simply about timing. By planting in spring rather than waiting until fall, these homeowners are giving their new hedge the strongest possible start.
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