PROJECT STORY
Situation, Work, and Result
Situation
This Lansdowne property needed a fence-line screen, but the owner-approved framing is honest: these trees are young, planted to grow, and not presented as an instant wall. The project used 13 Emerald Green arborvitae at 7 ft tall. That made it a different decision than buying immediate 10-foot screening. The homeowner still gained a defined evergreen row along the fence, but the expectation is that the trees will thicken into a fuller screen over the next few seasons as they establish and put on growth.
The Work
Orlando's crew planted the 13 Emerald Green arborvitae along the fence line in a consistent row. The work centered on alignment, spacing, and getting the young screen installed cleanly so the row had a clear future shape. Emerald Green arborvitae are often chosen when a tighter, more formal evergreen look is the goal. This install kept the scope focused on that fence-line screen instead of overselling the first-day density. The row needed to look organized at installation while still being planned around the fuller screen the homeowner wanted over time.
Result
The finished row gave the fence line a visible privacy plan and a cleaner evergreen edge. It did not pretend to be the same result as instant 10-footers. That is the useful lesson from this project: 7-foot Emerald Greens can be a budget-conscious alternative when the homeowner is willing to let the screen mature. For readers comparing Green Giant, Emerald Green, and Leyland-style privacy options, this project pairs directly with the species guide because the right choice depends on width, growth expectations, deer pressure, and how quickly the screen needs to read full.
