This arborvitae is dying out on one side because, in the shade of a fence, it’s not getting enough light. Arborvitaes need at least six hours of sun each day. Unlike yews and some other shrubs ...

Keeping your garden private isn’t just about blocking out the view of prying neighbours – it is about creating a ...

Send your questions to [email protected]. Q: I need to prune an arborvitae hedge because it is too tall. I’d like to remove 3 or 4 feet off the top of these shrubs. When is the best time to prune ...

Young and leaning arborvitae or junipers can be straightened by fastening their central leader to a stake using a wide canvas strap. Leave the tree staked for at least an entire season. However ...

Dwarf arborvitae tend to grow lopsided, and trimming can help round them out. Tight shearing isn’t recommended, but if the small, uneven outgrowths are selectively pruned away, the shrubs will ...

However, arborvitae risk becoming leggy in shadier locations, particularly if they receive less than four hours of sun per day. Anna’s Magic Ball Arborvitae live shrubs are available at Amazon ...

Plant arborvitae like any other tree, a process that has changed over the years. Dig a hole that’s twice as wide as the root ball and just deep enough so that the top sits 1 to 2 inches above ...

Q • We have three arborvitae bushes on the east side of our house. All are within a span of 25 feet, so they have the same conditions. The bush ...

Send your questions to [email protected]. Q: I need to prune an arborvitae hedge because it is too tall. I’d like to remove 3 or 4 feet off the top of these shrubs. When is the best time to prune ...