Privacy trees/shrubs???

[ProfessorM]

This is what you are shooting for. These are Arborvitaes on the side of my yard. Probably 35 years old and 50 feet high. Can't get any thicker than that. You can see in the second photo how the Hemlocks are declining. They used to be very dense but bugs have killed them. They are maybe 10 years old. This is where I need to plant a new screen.

[fishaholic18]

I think I'll order 10 of the Leyland Cypress, I don't think you can do any better on $$$

[spence]

that's a steal...

[fishaholic18]

http://www.lazyssfarm.com/Inquiring%...arborvitae.htm

[fishaholic18]

I just got back from Lowes, they have 5' Emerald Green Arborvitae's for 29.98 each. Hmmmmmm. Although I don't think they grow very fast which is not what I'm looking for..

[Fishpart]

Someone told me when I planted my fruit trees, you put a $5 tree in a $50 hole. It is worth the extra effort.

I listened and belive me when I tell you the squirrels in my 'hood eat well.

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Fishpart

Someone told me when I planted my fruit trees, you put a $5 tree in a $50 hole. It is worth the extra effort.

I listened and belive me when I tell you the squirrels in my 'hood eat well.

Who???

[Sgt_Nutz]

Paul, do you know if the deer eat the Leyland Cypress? They are eating the $h!t out of my Arborvitaes! Bare from the ground to deer head height.
I was also curious about your Hemlocks. I planted some Canadian Hemlock seedlings a few years ago and they are doing great. Deer don't seem to touch them. But is there a bug down your way that I may see soon before I go and plant more?
Also as far as screens go, I don't know if they are actually cedars or junipers but they grow all over the highways and power lines. I always liked them and have dug up a couple dozen. They seem to grow fast enough. The deer munch on them a little but not like the arborvitaes.