Q: I have a problem with my evergreen shrubs. I have no idea why they’re turning brown. I’d appreciate your thoughts. — Fargo. A: The shrub is called globe arborvitae. Browning as shown in your photo ...

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 ...

As we rake the leaves, it is time to take care of the trees and shrubs and get them prepared for winter. Here are three problems you may encounter this winter and some tips on how to avoid them.

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 them? A: Late winter or early spring is ...

Since I became a landscape designer, I have used many arborvitaes in many different applications. This species of plant has many colors, sizes and shapes. I would use one columnar variety to emphasize ...

Experts reveal their picks of trees and shrubs to always remove snow from to protect plants from breaking, snapping, or ...

Q: My property has a boundary row of arborvitae. Theyre about 12 feet tall, but no landscapers that Ive called want the job of taking them down to about 6 feet. So I've decided to get a chainsaw and ...

Question: I have an arborvitae hedge. The south side of each shrub is turning brown, and there are dead patches/dead spaces in the hedge. What is the problem? Answer: If the south side of your ...

CORVALLIS – For a hedge, arborvitae has a place. It’s tall, skinny, evergreen, low-maintenance and cheap. “Some people look down on arborvitae, but it fits in places that other things can’t,” said ...

Rabbits have a good thing going. They distract us by masquerading as the cute candy-toting Easter Bunny or Bambi’s buddy Thumper, while behind our backs their kinfolks are devouring everything in our ...