Privacy Tree & Evergreen Screen Installation in Lexington, KY
Privacy tree and evergreen screen installation in Lexington, KY for year-round screening, windbreaks, and natural barriers using proper spacing, species selection, and equipment-supported planting.
BEST FIT
Privacy tree installation in Lexington, KY is the right path when you need a planned evergreen screen for neighbors, road exposure, wind, or an open property line.
Privacy screens are usually rows of multiple evergreens with spacing decisions that affect how the screen fills in over time. We grow many of our own plants on our own property, supplemented by regional suppliers including Wilson Nursery in Lexington and a bulk grower in southern Indiana. We plant a few hundred trees a year across Lexington and Central Kentucky.
Service snapshot
- Best fit
- Homeowners who need privacy from neighbors, road exposure, open property lines, or wind
- Typical scope
- Rows of 6-20+ evergreen trees with spacing planned for full coverage
- Usually includes
- Species selection for screening goals, spacing layout, installation, and aftercare guidance
- Quote changes when
- Row length, number of rows, tree height, site access, or terrain difficulty increase
How Privacy Tree Installation Works
A privacy screen is a row project - the spacing and layout decisions made on day one determine how effective the screen is in year three.
Sightline & Layout Assessment
We walk the property line with you to identify where coverage gaps are and how far the screen needs to run. We check for underground utilities, existing grade, and sight angles before any staking happens.
Spacing & Staking the Row
Spacing is marked before any digging. Too close and the trees compete and slow down; too far apart and the screen never closes. We stake the row to show you the final position before we commit.
Tree Delivery & Row Installation
Trees arrive on installation day. Each one goes in at consistent depth and spacing along the staked line. A straight, even row starts with the first hole - we do not fix alignment after the fact.
Mulch & Row Finish
Each tree gets a mulch ring to retain moisture through establishment. Stakes are set where needed for the first growing season. The finished row gets a blowoff and visual check before we leave.
Establishment Guidance
The first summer after install is the critical window. We walk the finished row with you and explain what adequate water looks like - and what early stress signs to watch for so you can catch problems before they become losses.
Privacy Tree and Screening-Adjacent Proof
These projects support planting, spacing, and perimeter thinking while dedicated evergreen-screen installations are added to the project library.
Carlisle Full Landscape Renovation
Closest current proof for tree-adjacent planting and screening layout while privacy-screen project proof is added over time.
Bed Cleanup & Mulch Reset
Support proof for perimeter structure and finished plant presentation.
Privacy Tree Row Install
The main service owner when screening, evergreen rows, or fence-line privacy planting define the project.
Lansdowne Privacy Screen
The main service owner when screening, evergreen rows, or fence-line privacy planting define the project.
What Homeowners Notice After Screening Work
Privacy planting depends on practical guidance, spacing decisions, and careful installation that fits the property.
Highly recommend this landscaping company. They redid our mulching and installed five arborvitaes in our backyard, and everything turned out great. The crew was hardworking, detail-oriented, and made sure the job looked clean and finished before they left. You can tell they take pride in their work. We’re very happy with the results and would definitely use them again.
Ruben Sauceda
Google ↗Mulching and arborvitae planting
We subcontracted a few arborvitae planting jobs to the team, and they killed it. Extremely professional, easy to work with, and they got the job done perfectly. Most importantly, our client was thrilled with the results. Highly recommend them for any planting work!
Moe
Google ↗Arborvitae planting
We have used Orlando's Landscaping for our landscaping and lawn mowing and trim for several years. They are the best and very easy to work with. They have removed trees and planted trees and several bushes. Every recommendation has been great. Orlando has a talent for how the mulch beds should look and where new plants should be placed. We receive comments on well our yard looks and have referred them to several of our neighbors.
Jerry Hensley
Google ↗Landscaping, mowing, trees, and planting
Orlando’s Landscaping cleared approx 800 sq ft to reclaim an overgrown area of my property. I am quite pleased and was done at a reasonable price.
Skip Bowen
Google ↗Overgrown-area cleanup
Immaculate work with great team!
Jim Potter
Google ↗Landscaping team
Orlando and his team are exceptional. I would hire them any day.
Dane Garber
Google ↗Landscaping team
NEXT STEP
Working out how many trees your screen needs?
Tell us what you are planning and we will be straight about fit, timing, and the right next step.
Privacy Tree Quick Answers
How to think about this service
Privacy tree installation is the planting of evergreen rows for year-round screening, noise reduction, wind protection, or a natural property barrier. The goal is a screen that fits the site, matures cleanly, and solves the privacy problem.
What this page doesn't cover
This page does not own individual shade or ornamental tree placement, shrub-level foundation planting, tree removal, arborist work, or stump grinding. Those should move to tree planting, planting installation, or stump grinding when that is the actual need.
How many trees do I need for a privacy screen?
It depends on row length and site conditions, but our standard recommendation starts here: We typically install 8–10 ft trees at ~5 ft on-center: immediate screening that still grows in. Most popular: Green Giant and Emerald Green arborvitae.
How far apart should Green Giant arborvitae be planted?
We typically install 8–10 ft trees at ~5 ft on-center: immediate screening that still grows in. Most popular: Green Giant and Emerald Green arborvitae. The final layout still depends on the row length, desired coverage speed, access, and whether the site has enough room for the mature screen.
How far apart should arborvitae be planted for privacy?
Confirm the exact arborvitae first. Green Giant, Emerald Green, and other arborvitae types do not all use the same spacing, so we plan spacing around cultivar, mature width, and the coverage timeline.
How fast will my privacy screen fill in?
It varies by species and site conditions. Warranty applies with proper watering - twice daily, morning and evening. Watering outside peak sun prevents scorch. Spacing, mature size, and deer pressure still matter.
How often should I water a newly planted tree?
Water a newly planted tree twice daily, morning and evening. Water outside peak sun to prevent scorch. This proper watering protocol is what qualifies the install for the 1-year plant warranty.
What is the best privacy tree for Kentucky?
It depends on the goal. Green Giant Arborvitae is popular for fast coverage, Norway Spruce works well for larger properties, and Emerald Green Arborvitae can fit tighter spaces.
Still have questions? We're happy to walk through your project.
Need a privacy screen that will actually fit the property?
Request an estimate for evergreen species selection, spacing layout, professional installation, and aftercare guidance.
"Highly recommend this landscaping company. They redid our mulching and installed five arborvitaes in our backyard, and everything turned out great. The crew was hardworking, detail-oriented, and made sure the job looked clean and finished before they left. You can tell they take pride in their work. We’re very happy with the results and would definitely use them again."— Ruben Sauceda
SERVICE BOUNDARIES
Single Shade, Ornamental, or Specimen Trees, Shrubs, Foundation Plants, and Bed-Level Planting, Screening Layout and Property Planning, Screening Inside a Larger Renovation, and Stump Prep Before Replacement Planting
GUIDE HANDOFFS
Green Giant vs Emerald Green vs Leyland Cypress, Best Trees for Central Kentucky, Best Time to Plant Trees, Tree Planting Cost, and Deer-Resistant Plants Guide
SERVICE AREAS
Lexington Landscaping, Nicholasville Landscaping, Paris Landscaping, and Georgetown Landscaping