I have 166 Giants and I'm in Shelbyville, KY. Most of mine are ten feet apart on center and in a two row wind break. I have a handful that are more than twenty feet apart. I saw three feet of growth a year from the get go. Also bagworms do like like them a bit. So as a precaution, I spray BT once a year at end of June. BT doesn't hurt my other beneficial insects. After 8 years mine are about 24 feet tall. Great trees. Have tons of bird nests in them in the spring.
@DeesYard
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Aron! I currently have most of my trees 5 feet apart on center but plan on transplanting every other one so they will be 10feet apart. I will watch for bagworms and start a BT spray regimen 😊
@shobney
Жыл бұрын
What is BT?
@DeesYard
Жыл бұрын
Bacillus Thuringiensis
@aronrobinson8978
Жыл бұрын
@@shobney BT is Bacillus Thuriengensis is a solid dwelling bacterium....naturally occurring. It proves fatal when ingested by the bagworm moth as it paralizes it's digest tract. I didn't have to spray last year. Only found a couple of bags, but birds had eaten them. They also don't seem to like chewing on Green Giant Arborvitae. Our parasitic wasps also help. So hopefully I won't have to spray this year. BT is less toxic than chemicals as it naturally targets moth caterpillars that get on evergreens.I don't like to the presence of toxic chemicals on our acreage. So I will only use BT occasionally and a spray for our fruit tree borers. We have Belle of Georgia Peach Trees and pear trees.
@Really10801
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, you really know your stuff... I find the deer only chew on mine the first few years when they are tender... I spray them with deer repellent until then and they leave them alone. You space them very well, too many people up here are planting Green Giants 4' apart, and will be disappointed in a few years. Mulching super good idea, especially before the summer heat. One suggestion, building up a little soil well outside the drip line is very helpful, makes it much easier to water the roots without having the water run off. Works sorta like a flower pot...
@OCDishChick
3 жыл бұрын
You look so pretty! Love that hat, gf! Music was dope too. Beautiful trees!
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Can you believe out of all places, hat came from Ace Hardware!?! You are too sweet, thank you kindly 😊
@seemas5811
3 жыл бұрын
Totally! 👌🏽
@OliGrant-sw8by
Ай бұрын
Shoot ya shot 🏀
@tobedetermined4180
3 жыл бұрын
Well done! Those trees are going to be massive 🌳
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I cannot wait 😁
@ezmirza
3 жыл бұрын
Wow nice job she reminds me Little House on the Prairie. I forgot about the tree and looking for her beautiful long hair and ponytail. It was hard work she make it quick and easy! No wonder Tennessee woman’s are the best!
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
😅😆 Thank you 😊
@cdnelson7291
3 жыл бұрын
Love the music
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊... DJ Quads has some serious copyright free jams 🔥
@raymcdonald1823
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Mines are coming tomorrow and I can’t wait to plant them.
@Nate-ly6ln
3 жыл бұрын
saw this video right before we plant 3 of these in our side yard. Thank you...great music and nice hat
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Thank you so much 😊
@johnysmoth4208
3 жыл бұрын
The green giants are looking great I can’t wait to see them in a couple years!
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I'll be sure to do updates 😊
@fogt1430
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I always mound mine up and cover in wood chips. I have about 50 at a separate location from my home so I struggle with watering. I have found they are very hard to over water. In the middle of summer I would set my pots in baby pools with water for days at a time and they were fine.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, this is 1 tree that cannot go without water. We have to get the John Deere water tank out to water these being so far from a water source so I completely understand, although yours seems much further than mine. Awesome planting strategy.. your trees sound like they are happy 😊
@jerryodell1192
Жыл бұрын
No way did I miss this video I must’ve forgot to comment and thumbs Great boots 👍👍 Maybe I didn’t miss this one I apologize 😂😂 Good surprise for me 🎉
@honkbob
2 жыл бұрын
Hi - I planted a green giant on my hill 18 years ago. It is massive now. (before they were popular ;) Thanks for your video here on your planting technique, going to help me with my clay soil. ) I am about to plant 4-5 groups of 5 for staggered privacy screens / landscape pods. Except eventually they'll overgrow the "pod" areas LOL. I also have clay in that part of my yard -- actually very similar to your yard, except I am in Michigan near Lake Michigan.
@DeesYard
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! That sounds like a great idea 😊
@dustincmills
3 жыл бұрын
Farragut TN here. Thanks for the video!
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dustin 👋 you're welcome, thank you for watching 😊
@mrdblack313
3 жыл бұрын
Most helpful. Thank you. I learn a lot from your videos.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 Happy they are helpful
@joemamma2119
3 жыл бұрын
I'm about to order 30 of these from that company, I wasnt sure how they shipped. I'm gonna have a lot of boxes Haha. Great video!
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
😆 Yes, you will have a lot of boxes!! Thank you 😊
@markcollette2036
3 жыл бұрын
Just planted 18 today here in east TN too (Fall Branch). Great video!
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you 😊 This is a great time to plant right now. Im in southeast TN!! 😁
@mallorythurman4590
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard what should the watering schedule be for green giants planted in October 8 to 12 inches high?
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
@@mallorythurman4590 Hi Mallory 👋 There is no set in stone watering schedule. Watering is all based on your personal climate and soil. My best advice is to water when the soil is dry, make sure to check the soil next to the base of the tree, and water when needed. Where I live, it is still fairly hot and dry in October so I must supplement the trees with water until around December when my area gets cooler and consistent rain. When I do water (I have clay soil), I make sure the area is completely saturated and then let it dry out until the next watering. This October when I didnt get rain, it seemed like I had to water every 5 days. In November it was about once a week and now in December rain is consistent and I have not had to water at all. One tool that has helped me is a soil moisture meter that I got off Amazon. Hopefully this helps 😊
@mallorythurman4590
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard thank you so very much and I will definitely look into the soil moisture meter. I never knew there was such a thing! That's awesome. I appreciate the reply!! 🙂
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
@@mallorythurman4590 Absolutely!! I love my soil moisture meter and it was only about $10 which is totally worth it!! 😊
@northeasthardytropicals541
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice. The string line with stakes is such an easy and efficient way to form a straight line. I use that same method for all my garden borders. 👍🏼
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea! Thank you 😊
@ExtremeRecluse
2 жыл бұрын
The massive growth will take 20 years. I bought 20 seedlings in September 2019. I lost 6 since then. The rest are 4 feet tall.
@mikeanderson8603
3 жыл бұрын
Love the music.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike 😊
@SCHappily
3 жыл бұрын
Those are massive but so beautiful! Now where is the 4wheeler when a girl it!
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Right!?!? I keep telling Drew we need an ATV of some sort!! 💛💛
@darksidetraining9815
3 жыл бұрын
This was helpful! Thanks. Just planted 15 trees, 7’ tall
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍 Thank you 😊
@darksidetraining9815
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard in one video you talked about cutting the leaders down, a few of these trees have them, I was thinking of just trimming them so they don’t get to large. I don’t want to cut too much off, any thoughts?
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
@@darksidetraining9815 You definitely want a single main leader and do not want to trim that leader until they are at the desired height. You only want to trim at any competing side leader's to ensure a single leader plant. I trim the competing side leaders to match the other branches height so it doesn't completely remove them. Hopefully that makes sense.
@darksidetraining9815
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard yes, do u think I should wait while so they establish first? Thanks for the help
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
You can do it now or wait, it won't bother them either way. No rush at all and it seems like I always wait until the winter to prune when they are dormant. Absolutely, my pleasure 😊
@RyanMeldrum100
2 жыл бұрын
Looking good……. The trees too.
@sonofsarek
3 жыл бұрын
Off topic: I usually hate southern accents, but yours is nice. Keep up the good work.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
😅🤣 Thanks, I don't even think I have an accent.
@sipapito
2 жыл бұрын
Wow so pretty I mean both you and the trees, have 55 of these to plant in the next few days , have to put fertilizer .
@DeesYard
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!!! Its a lot of work planting but it's worth it!!
@sipapito
2 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard Yes it’s tons of work not to mention in this heat, thank you for your reply greetings from Poland.
@maple5224
3 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful. Thank you
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching 😊
@stubbsaquatics6080
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job.. So jealous.. We got our first snow yesterday.. Grrrr. Great video. 👍
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! I thought about y'all when I saw that everyone was getting some snow ❄
@stubbsaquatics6080
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard Yes the dreaded S word as you remember.. Going to be cold for about a week. Right now its hovering at the freezing mark. Then going up to 50s
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂 Yes, I remember it all too well. Freezing is not appealing but, I love 50 degree weather! Here comes the winter whether we are ready or not, y'all stay warm 😊
@stubbsaquatics6080
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard Still snow on ground.. Bit early.. But it won't stay.. We have had so much rain lately.. Everything is muck.. But thats normal fall weather
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, I remember Halloween being hit or miss when it came to snow. The wet/muddy yuck part is the only part I truly dislike about both fall and spring though I know its necessary 🍁🍂🍃
@virgochic8415
3 жыл бұрын
Misses opportunity. Dee's Trees!
@JM7583A
11 ай бұрын
Thanks very much this was super helpful
@MississippiTaiter
2 жыл бұрын
Thx for all the insight... much appreciated!!
@DeesYard
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@marciefree
3 жыл бұрын
C’mon up to Michigan and we’ll plant some baby giants in my backyard!🤗🤗🥰🙏🙏🌲🌲
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
😆
@marciefree
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard 😁😁. You’d love the dirt up here! You can spit and grow sumptn. 😌☺️
@jasonbeedon9867
4 ай бұрын
Ours were 4 feet when we bought them. They grew 4 feet in the first year we had them!
@DeesYard
4 ай бұрын
Dang!!! That's awesome!!!
@freebird7284
3 жыл бұрын
your yard is huge! I'm afraid I've lost my patience as I've gotten older, I want instant gratification so I'm buying 30 gallon trees, looking for a quick big fence line of trees in a staggered pattern. Good vibe goin' on!
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 I'm thinking about doing a staggered planting on my lower property of them too!
@africantribune
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@KarenFae101
3 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed. Great lesson and music. 👍🏼❤️
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Karen 😊
@jzam5426
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! How do these compare to the emerald green arborvitae? Are they as dense? I want to increase privacy around my property and reduce nearby road traffic noise. Thanks in advance!
@veinrock4650
2 жыл бұрын
I'm in love!
@kristenalmonte1110
2 жыл бұрын
Is this the one that grows maximum height? I am interested in the junior sized ones.
@Alanm0778
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice backyard.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@Izzy-0911
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. How deep do you go with the soil moisture meter and closer to the drip line or to the base of the tree? Thanks!
@darylg.4270
Жыл бұрын
I’m new at planting. I just planted some of these thujas today. I dug a hole, watered the hole then planted the thuja. I then replaced dirt and gave the plant a good watering. Not overkill. Do you think the plant will be okay or should do something else? Thank you
@MrJuniorluc
2 жыл бұрын
Question I have a concrete pool I want to put it around the slab to get privacy, will the root damage the concrete?
@ritamercier2770
3 жыл бұрын
We bought 15 of these Giants to shield us from neighbors. Property line is 106 yards with 200 feet being lightly wooded. My concern is sun shade on north side of wooded border and the six foot distance we plan to separate the 15 trees.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
I did 5 feet spacing for my tree line by my house. Anything in the 5-8ft range will be about the same results. I've heard the trees will still grow in shaded conditions but are just slower growing and maybe not as full. Having at least 4-6 hours of sun is ideal.
@JohnGarcia-ug8de
Жыл бұрын
Hi guys I live in Colorado, Pueblo area, and I just planted 20 Green Giants for a wind break, Place help with advice. All helpful advice will be welcomed. I planted them in potting soil, I guess I will have to mix in the dirt that is still around the little trees.
@oceano_drive241
2 жыл бұрын
Can I use stone instead of mulch?
@GM-5515
2 жыл бұрын
I have a line of Giant Arborvitaes and they are at about 9' now and i would like for them to stop growing high, can I trim each their tips before they grow taller and they have large trunks that won't look nice after cutting?
@oscaramaro5396
Жыл бұрын
Hi. I have 30 truja green giant trees. They are like 9 feet tall now. How can I trim them to keep them at no more than 12 feet tall? Do you think I can install a fence behind them 5 ft from the tree trunk? Thanks
@kmain0
3 жыл бұрын
You're awesome
@timbixbi9938
3 жыл бұрын
You're awesome Dee
@user-hb3tj7ro8b
Жыл бұрын
Great
@mikefinerghty4414
2 күн бұрын
How do you get water out to the far area of your property?
@DeesYard
2 күн бұрын
I attach a 25-gallon tank to the back of my mower and take it down to the trees.
@drewhertzfeld3100
Жыл бұрын
Mulch lots of mulch it makes them explode in size. I am seeing at least 5 to 6 feet a year.
@robertmotion
3 жыл бұрын
put a potted Arborvitae in my window in the space where A/C unit normally goes. aye … it’s NYC🤷🏾♂️ /Bklyn👑
@nicoledion9938
2 жыл бұрын
What is a 50/50 compost blend? Thanks for the video, planting 20 trees tomorrow!
@wattsobx
2 жыл бұрын
what size did you purchase sorry missed it?
@seemas5811
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an informational video on some beautiful trees! I’m going to plant 14 American pillars and about 8 green giants on my property for a privacy screen, soon. One question: do we plant a little elevated in all zones or is it just for clay soil that you have to plant an inch or two above ground level? I live in zone 6 with loamy soil. ❤️ from NY.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly 😊 Only need to elevate in clay soil. With your loamy soil (I'm jealous) plant the rootball to be level with ground soil. I used to live in NY and the soil is nothing short of amazing compared to clay soil. 😁
@seemas5811
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard thank you for the tip! ☺️
@HoofHeartedme
3 жыл бұрын
Could the G.A. make it in zone 9 (south Texas)? If it would struggle, which would you recommend (same family tree....no pun intended)... thanks.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋, the green giant arborvitae does best in zones 5-8. While it can be planted and survive in a zone 9 arid environment with an ample amount of water it truly isn't ideal. I would recommend looking into either the Carolina Sapphire Cypress and Leyland Cypress for your climate. They are both fast growing screening tress. Out of those 2, I prefer the Carolina Sapphire Cypress 😁 Hopefully this helps!
@pedroneves4743
Жыл бұрын
I have read to plant them 10 Feet apart… what’s the best distance to get max hight? Thx
@DeesYard
Жыл бұрын
12 feet
@melindakantner9202
3 жыл бұрын
Love the video, great job! You are cute as a button! Would you recommend the company from whom you ordered the green giants? I am thinking of ordering some hollies from them. We currently have a hedge of green giants & we love them. Thank you for taking the time to film and post. I just subscribed!
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly Melinda, super sweet 😊 I'm very new with ordering with them, so far the trees are doing fine. I had no issues with the shipping process either.
@user-zz3kq2tp7y
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Dee your awesome! I just planted 10 Thula about 6 to 7 ft tall , I’m in Northern Jersey, I think zone 7 and they get about 5- 6 hours a day of direct sun. I don’t know what soil, but the watering I’m so confused about, they are on a little down ward slope, I did mulch I just don’t know if it’s every other day, it’s almost being of Summer so I just wish I had a general idea when to water and when not to! Everything else you said in video I did!
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Hi 😊 Thank you! I know the watering part is confusing. Being on a down-ward slope I would think they will need extra water but, best advice I can give (and how I figured it out) was to stick your finger down into the soil next to trees. If the soil feels damp or wet don't water. If it feels dry water deeply and thoroughly and then repeat the process until you get into a rhythm. I also bought a water meter off of Amazon to help me. Here's a link to the one I have... www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014MJ8J2U/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=2233018-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B014MJ8J2U&linkId=54860471dad862c5e145fc1bc73093df This was super helpful and I just checked different areas around the tree. Hopefully this helps and gets you an idea where to start. I will say in the heat of the summer during drought conditions, it seems I water 2-3xs a week. About 3-5Gallons of water each tree during each of those waterings. My soil is clay based so it does a good job holding onto the water.
@user-zz3kq2tp7y
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard Thank You for the feedback! I actually meant they are planted on the end of slope, so I would just be mindful after hard rains. Meter and finger! And the actually amount is very helpful in summer ! I got this!! ❤️
@dionysis84
11 ай бұрын
Do these really need to be watered regularly for the first 6 months? I’m thinking about replanting 14 I just got into bigger pots until the spring so I can get to them for watering over the winter. Where they are going it’ll be tough to water in the winter with all the snow
@DeesYard
11 ай бұрын
I would plant them versus uppotting them. If your area gets snow, then I'm guessing it gets freezing weather, and it's better for the trees to be in the ground insulated rather than their roots exposed and in a frozen pot. My advice would be to plant them now, water them in, and continue to water (when needed) until the winter/snow. They don't need to be watered once it has snowed.
@futbol1972
3 жыл бұрын
Will these grow good in clovis california? What's the biggest I can get buy them? I wanna block my 2 story neighboor asap:). Live on corner lot and yard sits high so people can see inside my yard from outside but I think therw I will just add lattice to my fence and maybe some emerald greens. The fence is about 173ft.. Well, still debating between latrice and emerald greens for this side of house.. I've in the city of clovis california and here in my neighborhood I see these cylinder locally looking evergreens but don't know which kind..they are pretty tall and about 5 feet wide only
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Marco 👋 I'm not familiar with your climate or zone of 9b however, I would not recommend the Thuja Green Giant in a zone 9. I would ask a local garden center what is best for your area and needs. 😊
@futbol1972
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard Thank you
@camillemartin4129
2 жыл бұрын
Do you need to apply mulch around the tree if the trees are getting planted at 7/8ft? And is it necessary? Also how often do you feed them with the espoma plant tone ? Thank you!!!!
@DeesYard
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, mulch is best for any plant/tree no matter the size. I only fertilize with plant tone around this time now... late winter/early spring is best. 😊
@mallorythurman4590
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful trees. Just curious have any neighbors commented on your trees? I have planted a total of 124 on my property for privacy. I don't think my neighbors are very fond of them. My green giants have put on a lot of growth in 2 yrs. just patiently waiting for them to get bigger.
@DeesYard
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I haven't had any of my neighbors make comments. Maybe because our lots are so large and the trees were already planted before 3 of our neighbors moved in? Either way, I would be happy if I was a neighbor and someone planted and took care of these trees. I love my neighbors but I was happy when one of them put up a fence (they thought we would be offended) their dog keep getting loose and coming over to our property constantly causing issues with my pup, problem fixed. I like privacy and like the old saying goes, fences make the best neighbors!! (Well trees in our case) 😁
@mallorythurman4590
2 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard I completely agree with you! I love having privacy. It would have saved us money if our neighbors cared about their privacy too lol. These trees are beautiful and grow incredibly fast... patiently waiting for them to reach their maximum size.
@MikeMurphyinc
2 жыл бұрын
How are they all doing now a year later?
@LonskiBig
3 жыл бұрын
....I thought they were 5 ft. spacings.....
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, on my upper part of my property by my house I have my trees spaced 5ft from each other from the center. Here in this video, I'm adding 3 trees to my lower part of my property. I don't need dense privacy in this area. We will eventually plant a tree staggered in the middle of these trees. But it's a different spot on my property.
@mikei1880
Жыл бұрын
any way to make them grow faster ?
@andrewpugliese9927
2 жыл бұрын
Do other folks find out that these trees stay green throughout all four seasons? Planting in Zone 6b here
@DeesYard
2 жыл бұрын
They turn a bronze color in the winter.
@sintruder
2 жыл бұрын
Cool video! I live in East Tennessee as well, and am thinking of doing the same. Will you post how they look almost a year later, and how do they do with stopping noise?
@DeesYard
2 жыл бұрын
I think they will help with noise once they mature, that's my hope. I just posted an update of how they look now (one year later) Check out my new video from today 😁 Their update is towards the end of the video.
@sintruder
2 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard Thanks a lot. By next fall I really want a fence that stays up all year that I don't have to rake up. LOL
@Spencerbreedingskates
3 жыл бұрын
East Tn thats close to me
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful area ❤
@mikereber6526
3 жыл бұрын
20 feet apart? Wow. I planted mine at 5 ft apart but they were only about 8 inches tall. I guess if thats to close I can redig and replant.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike! 👋 These are my trees on the lower part of my property that I want to get very massive and don't need immediate privacy. My Thuja Green Giants planted on the upper part of my property that will provide privacy for my house are planted 5 feet apart, just like yours!! Here's a link to check out that video if your interested... kzitem.info/news/bejne/rniMzYB_nYGQZW0
@mikereber6526
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard yeah I seen that one. There are some of these in my town that I swear are 100 ft tall, hard telling how old they are. Biggest ones I ever seen.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thats massive! I've only seen them around the 40 foot range so far. If 10 years from now the 5 feet spacing is no longer a wise decision, we will take every other tree out and just adjust to the needs of the trees.
@mikereber6526
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard These things tower over the two story houses. Mine have been in the ground for almost one year. One of them turned about 75% brown I noticed about 1 month ago but the rest are green. Wondering if its dead. Any of yours do this?
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
If it's a brown color and not just the tips are bronze, then I would say its dead. I lost a few and they turned completely brown. You can scratch the trunk of the tree to see if theres any green still and just water and see if it rebounds but, conifers are very slow to recover... unfortunately
@ShadowGamer-hk2wt
3 жыл бұрын
How long they grow and how wide
@themillslaneshow
Жыл бұрын
Hi what size on the thuga’s? 1-2 feet?
@DeesYard
Жыл бұрын
Original thujas 1-2 feet. The new Thujas planted 3-4 feet.
@davidk.carlson2275
2 жыл бұрын
Can you plant these in the woods
@davidschweibold256
3 жыл бұрын
So I just planted my Thuja Green giants a week ago today. We’ve had some frost conditions a couple of days this week, is it normal for them to turn a little yellow brown color? I planted mine just as you showed.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
That is likely. They turn a bronze color during the winter but, I think I remember seeing a little tip burn on my Green Giants a few weeks ago when we got a late frost. If the trees already had new growth on them, and then they experienced frost after, that will happen. Give them a month or 2 and they should be completely green.
@davidschweibold256
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard thanks! I just realized I did put the mulch up to the stem so I’ll go move it back off it. I live in southern Indiana so the weather here is unpredictable. Starting to be in the 80’s this week. I’ll keep watering them and watching them. Very hard clay soil here.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
@@davidschweibold256 Yes, here comes the 80 degree weather here too! Frost to that kind of weather is crazy. My clay soil has been holding on to all the rain we've had from 2 weeks ago. I haven't had to water mine yet. Hopefully no more frosts come your way 😊
@criticalcrossroads498
2 жыл бұрын
Why are some spaced at 20 feet and others spaced at only 5 feet?
@DeesYard
2 жыл бұрын
I did 5 feet for more privacy by my house. 20 feet is on my property but far away from my house where less privacy is needed. I plan on removing every other tree with 5 feet spacing for a healthier barrier and adding them in between the others. Eventually all trees will be 10 feet apart. I think 8-10foot spacing is best for this tree.
@toosleepy2careconstitution924
3 жыл бұрын
We planted in fall and this spring ours is a brown color and look not great, it’s March 7 th now and still brown. Is this normal? We have clay soil too.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
What zone are you in? Is your entire tree a brown color? I would do a quick scratch test on the main trunk (scratch the trunk with your fingernail and see if any green under the bark) I'm in zone 7a and my trees still have a bronze color on their tips but then more green towards the trunk.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/1n-pvnirZpdjnmU I flimed this video recently and this is how my trees look now in the beginning of March. This video I talk about the winter color kzitem.info/news/bejne/26ewxX-VpqJ_goI Hopefully this helps!
@toosleepy2careconstitution924
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard , I’m also in 7, by Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The whole tree is brown , but still flexible. When we planted, I was hesitant because when we bought from fast growing trees and planted at end of fall . I kinda thought to myself, if these die it will be after the 30 days guarantee and was worried about losing this winter. I will check the main trunk , like you suggest. I was just wondering why no green? . 👍🏻
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
@@toosleepy2careconstitution924 Oh no!! I'm sorry to hear that. In our area, they should still have some green and not be brown. Unfortunately, that sounds like the trees I've lost before. Seems like the ones I've lost were because they went into the winter too dry. However, you said you planted them in late fall and we got some decent rainfall around then so that should not be the case. Did you happen to amend your clay soil planting hole with anything?
@toosleepy2careconstitution924
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard , good news Dee , my trees are alive. lol, all that brown is where the rain and snow combined must have colored my limbs with the clay color. Finally able to see some green, even though most of the trees look nasty. We had bought the smaller ones , so I guess the clay was splashing the trees and staining them. Yes, my husband had mixed the good soil with the clay. I’ll just wait and see how much they grow this year and I ordered the fertilizer you had used on yours and am going to use that too on them. Thank you and will continue to follow your channel and get more information and tips on everything gardening. Thanks 👍🏻
@0418woman
3 жыл бұрын
I planted 20 of emerald green arborvitae a month ago, I used half a shrubs soil and half the dirt. They started to turn yellow from the top, and right now they’re getting brown 🤦🏼♀️ I was watering it for every couple of days , then someone told me to stop and wait week or two , which I did … Two days ago was raining and I didn’t water it and today morning I found out that they are getting brown… no idea what to do . If I watered to much , or not to much .. no idea what’s wrong and all the infos are same, overwatering or to dry but how can I know ? Please please can you help ? 🙏😂
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
It all depends on your soil type. If you have a clay based soil it sounds like too much water. If it is indeed root rot from too much water, it takes some time for the brown to show, arborvitae don't show you right away when they are stressed. Usually once they start yellowing it's almost guaranteed they will brown soon after. Trees and shrubs should only be watered when the soil around them is dry about an inch down.
@0418woman
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard thank you so much for your reply ! It actually can be too much water , I just ordered the irrigation system but I’m not sure if I still can revive all of them 😞 I wish to add the picture for you to look at my little disaster …😬🙈
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
@@0418woman ughh, I'm sorry 😞 I know how that it. I've had this happen too many times.
@ExtremeRecluse
2 жыл бұрын
I planted 20 in 2019. I was naive thinking that they will survive regardless of how much abuse I subjected them to. I planted in holes the same size as the root ball. I used the native soil. It is stated that these are so hardy that they will survive in any soil environment. This is not true. I replaced my dead trees this summer. I dug holes three times the size of the root ball. I switched out the native soil with Miracle Grow all purpose soil, Sphagnum peet moss and pine bark. I have clay soil. Why make it difficult for the roots to weave their way away from the root ball? If the native soil will not hold onto water then you will be watering them constantly. I will record and compare to see which have performed better.
@DaruDhillon
Жыл бұрын
Thujas prefer well-drained soils and will struggle in clay or sand. If their roots are exposed to standing water they can drown due to root rot and eventually die. Digging a trench and replacing your native soil with a rich organic soil can can help if proper drainage can be established. I hope your second attempt worked out.
@mojorizn72
3 жыл бұрын
Any reason why you were digging with a trenching shovel?
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! So much easier to dig in my native clay soil with a trenching shovel than any other shovel. 😁
@mojorizn72
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard I see. I dug a 40 ft long by 10 in deep trench by hand with one of those and swore I’d never pick it up again! LOL
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
@@mojorizn72 😆😅 I don't blame you!
@advinticus
3 жыл бұрын
How wide are they supposed to grow?
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
They can get anywhere from 12-20 feet wide.
@TheUrbanHunterz
3 жыл бұрын
I used a lot of 10-10-10 fertilizer on 18 of these, i hope I didn't burn the roots:/
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
As long as you didn't do it too early and within a reasonable amount you should be good. These are pretty strong trees!
@tonnyengert
2 жыл бұрын
they dont need a fertilizer when they are in the garden. and most of your fertilizer sink in the ground and dont hit the roots. best is cow shit around it and that is still the best fertilizer just as chicken manure
@anthonycoppa9089
3 жыл бұрын
Why 20 feet apart? In another video I thought you said 5-8 feet apart. Thanks.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, for my main privacy tree line near my house they are planted 5 feet apart. These were the extra trees I had left over from the project so we just spaced them out evenly. Eventually, I will buy more and stagger them in between so they are only 10 feet apart. This is the lower part of my property that doesn't need dense privacy.
@anthonycoppa9089
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard Thanks for quick reply!
@rizocars6115
Жыл бұрын
first video i see someone planting 20ft apart, and that's actually perfect and will allow them to grow, i cringe when i see people planting these 6ft apart from each other.
@jasoncy31
2 жыл бұрын
I really like these trees but our landscape designer is nervous about a monoculture tree that might be susceptible to a single disease wiping them all out. It'd be a shame to lose an entire privacy screen. Any comments on this? Have you ever seen this happen?
@DeesYard
2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with your landscape designer. It is a risk, no doubt. It is exactly what has happened to Leyland Cypress. I know there could be a possibility in the future.. 10 to 20 years down the road but, I tend to live in the moment now. Who knows if I'll still be in my house in 20 years 🤷♀️ either way, I just try to do my best by keeping my trees happy and healthy and monitor them. It's currently not a problem with Green Giants.
@XXXXxx-oy9vm
2 жыл бұрын
What song is this 💕
@olderolderman4603
5 ай бұрын
We're is your 🍯 do .
@dextermorgan5799
3 жыл бұрын
Why so far apart? Seems a little too far to me.
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
That's our bottom part of our property. The top part has the tree's spaced 5 feet apart. Eventually, we will come in and plant more staggered and between each tree. Not sure why we haven't done it yet 🤔
@dextermorgan5799
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeesYard If that's the case, I think it will look more natural when fully grown. Rather than a straight line. Carry on, and good luck!
@DeesYard
3 жыл бұрын
I completely agree, I prefer the staggered look. Thanks!
@WatchingWildlife
5 ай бұрын
Just bought 24 of them 3-4 feet 😂
@DONALD1951
Жыл бұрын
You need sturdier shoes..
@DeesYard
Жыл бұрын
I agree, there's a ($Thanks) button above if you'd like to contribute to the fund!! 😁
@mattwolice9741
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Music sucks :P
@joeystrunk4413
17 күн бұрын
Update
@DeesYard
17 күн бұрын
I have updates posted every 6 months. The next one will be in October.
@dannnyjos
2 жыл бұрын
Good video... crappy music.
@andrenaline6554
3 жыл бұрын
I buy them at Costco @ $29 for a 6ft. Tall tree. Guaranteed for 1 year, if they die they will refund your money!
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