Category Arborvitaes

Are you thinking about planting some greenery to make a living privacy wall or border? Arborvitae trees are an excellent option for this very purpose. You are probably wondering how close you can plant these evergreen trees to your house…

Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis), or the Northern White Cedar, is an evergreen widely used as an ornamental addition to the landscape. Emerald Green Arborvitae can add an accent to your garden or make up a living privacy fence.  If…

Are you adding Arborvitae to your landscape? Great choice. These coniferous trees bring a green accent or blanket to the scenery all year round. There are varying types of Arborvitae to choose from, so you’re sure to find the right…

Deciding whether to fertilize your arborvitae can be tricky without some help. Do you want to fertilize your tree but don’t know what kind will work best, or if your arborvitae even needs it? We have done plenty of research…

Winter weather conditions can wreak havoc on plants if they aren’t protected properly. That’s why people often cover or wrap their plants to protect them from frost and snow. But what about your larger arborvitae trees and shrubs? Should you…

Are you trying to spruce up your landscape? If you have decided to grow arborvitae trees, you are likely wondering how fast they grow. After all, you don’t want to have to wait forever for your driveway to be beautifully…

Figuring out what is wrong with your tree can feel impossible without some help. Have you started to notice your arborvitae tree turning brown and don’t know what is causing it? Don’t fret, we’re here to help. For your convenience,…

Arborvitae trees are a type of coniferous tree. Belonging to the cypress family, there are five known species of arborvitae. This name comes from the Latin phrase, “tree of life.” These ornamental trees are often utilized as hedges or privacy…

Arborvitae makes for popular and attractive landscaping additions. These cedar relatives are commonly used both as hedge components and as stand-alone features. Either way, your arborvitae is getting too tall, and you are wondering if you can top it and…

Arborvitae are hardy, fast-growing evergreen trees. Commonly used as windscreen or hedges, arborvitae also make attractive accents for many landscaping applications. However, before you plant an arborvitae you are wondering how big these plants get? Well, you have come to…

Arborvitae is an evergreen tree in the cypress family that is a popular landscaping plant. Their dense foliage makes them a popular choice for privacy hedges or natural fencing. But, people wonder whether or not they have invasive roots which…

At some point, most lawn trees or shrubs will need fertilizer to help replenish nutrients that can be lost to issues including drought, pests, or soil issues– arborvitaes are no different. But what is the best fertilizer to use on…