Living Fence Installation with Arborvitaes in Burnsville

A lot of homeowners want privacy without the look of a solid wood or vinyl fence. That's exactly what this Burnsville customer was going for and a living fence made up of Techny Arborvitaes was the right call.

We sourced and installed 16 Arborvitaes, each coming in at 6 feet tall at the time of planting. All trees were ball and burlap, which gives them the best shot at establishing strong roots after going in the ground. We spaced them out at 4-foot increments to create a tight, uniform line that will fill in over time and form a dense, natural screen.

We also relocated some existing landscape trees that the customer wanted moved closer to the center of the lawn. Transplanting established trees takes care - you have to respect the root ball and get them re-seated at the right depth. Done right, those trees hold on and keep growing like nothing happened.

Techny Arborvitaes are a solid choice for the Burnsville area. They handle Minnesota winters well, hold their color year-round, and grow into a full, upright form that works great as a privacy barrier. This variety is known for being cold-hardy and low-maintenance once established, which is exactly what you want in a living fence situation.

The end result is a property that has real structure and privacy built right into the landscape. No fencing material to replace down the road, no painting, no repairs. Just healthy trees doing their job year after year.