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 ...

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 ...

Want a luscious winter garden full of green? It's not too late to plant these hard-working evergreen trees and shrubs in your ...

Green year round with lush foliage that provides tons of privacy, this dwarf tree is a great addition to any outdoor space ...

In this video I demonstrate how to get large balled and burlap evergreen conifer trees planted with success. These large, ...

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 ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. An unusual evergreen shrub is the fire chief arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Fire Chief’), which is round in shape. In the heat of summer, the ...

Winter is fast approaching, and a plant with loads of year-round interest is the Yellow Ribbon arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Yellow Ribbon’). This compact evergreen shrub has foliage like fish ...

Q: Two summers ago I planted a young arborvitae (about 2 feet tall) in front of my house (east side). Last summer, it was looking good. This summer, 85% of the foliage is a rust color. Can you give me ...

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 ...