Tree Planting & Privacy Screening in Newtown, CT
Restore your privacy and beautify your landscape. We supply and install fast-growing Privacy Trees, ornamental shade trees, and garden specimens.
Instant Privacy for Your Backyard
Do you feel like your neighbors are too close? Are road noise and headlights ruining your outdoor relaxation? You don't need a spite fence—you need a "Living Wall."
At Fairfield County Outdoors, we specialize in designing and installing high-density Privacy Screens. Using fast-growing evergreens, we can create a lush, natural barrier that blocks sightlines, reduces noise, and defines your property boundaries—instantly increasing your home's value and seclusion.
Our #1 Recommendation: Thuja Green Giants
For Fairfield County homeowners, the Thuja 'Green Giant' Arborvitae is the gold standard for privacy, and it is our most popular installation.
Why we recommend Green Giants:
Fast Growth: They grow 3-5 feet per year.
Deer Resistant: Unlike the older "Emerald Green" arborvitae which deer eat, Green Giants are highly resistant to deer damage (crucial in Newtown/Sandy Hook).
Disease Resistant: They are hardy and low-maintenance.
Year-Round Color: They provide a thick green wall even in the dead of winter.
We source our trees from premium local nurseries to ensure they are acclimated to the Connecticut climate before they go in the ground.
Shade Trees & Ornamental Specimens
Beyond privacy, we plant trees to add character and shade to your property.
Shade Trees: Reduce your cooling bills and cover your Stone Patio with cool shade by planting Maples, Oaks, or Lindens.
Ornamental Trees: Add a pop of color with flowering Dogwoods, Cherries, or Japanese Maples that serve as a focal point for your garden.
Done Right: Why Our Trees Thrive
Planting a tree is more than just digging a hole. If planted too deep or in poor soil, a new tree will die within a year. We follow strict horticultural standards:
Soil Amendment: We don't just put the tree back in the clay. We mix in compost and peat moss to encourage root growth.
Proper Depth: We ensure the "root flare" is visible to prevent trunk rot.
Mulching: We create a proper mulch ring (no "volcano mulching") to retain moisture.
Stabilization: We stake large trees to keep them straight during high winds.
Protect Your Investment
New trees need water. A lot of it.
Irrigation/Watering: Ask us about setting up a watering schedule or temporary drip lines to ensure your new investment survives the hot July sun.
Tree Trimming: As your trees mature, our arborists can prune them for structure and health.
Planting Services Serving Fairfield County
We install privacy screens and landscapes in: Newtown | Sandy Hook | Brookfield | Bethel | Monroe
Reclaim Your Backyard Privacy
Stop staring at your neighbor’s garage. Contact Fairfield County Outdoors for a free consultation on a privacy screen or tree planting plan