If you'd like to add privacy, shade, or just a windbreak shrub to your yard, arborvitae are a great way to do that. Arborvitae belong to the cypress family and are versatile evergreen trees and shrubs ...

When it comes to natural privacy solutions, two popular options stand out: the 'Green Giant' (Thuja standishii x plicata 'Green Giant') and its more compact cousin, emerald green (Thuja occidentalis ...

Q: I want to plant emerald green arborvitae a few feet from my pool. Will the root system spread under my pool from this distance? How far out do the roots spread? We are going to buy five or six ...

Editor's note: Once a month, the OSU Extension master gardener's office of Franklin County profiles a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. One of the most widely used landscape plants is the ...

If you don’t have an arborvitae tree or shrub in your yard, chances are your neighbor does. Arborvitaes are among the most commonly planted evergreens in Chicago-area landscapes. Many yards and ...

Q: I have several arborvitae in my yard with a western exposure. After this past winter, they are looking somewhat sparse, not as lush as usual. I put Holly-tone on them but am wondering if there is ...