Winter sunshine can warm and thaw evergreen foliage, especially on the south and west sides of homes, only to refreeze at ...

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that your hedge is actually a living, growing, plant. As architectural elements, they can seem ...

Don't settle for ordinary shrubs when deciding what to plant in your yard. These new and improved cultivars are a step above ...

If you want to add some height to your yard, then consider the Norway spruce ( Picea abies ), which can reach upwards of 70 ...

The Clinton County Conservation District in coordination with Penn State Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener program is ...

One of the best shrub arborvitaes is ‘Mr. Bowling Ball‘, Thuja occidentalis ‘Bobozam.’ This dwarf shrub only grows two to ...

You're better off not planting it near your house. When it comes to arborvitae, stay away from placing privacy screening plants like 'Green Giant'. Before you know it, this tree will grow taller than ...

Britain’s largest police force is encouraging burglary victims to plant particular varieties of shrubs as a natural barrier against thieves. The Metropolitan Police has issued leaflets ...

But it’s not as complicated as it seems. Curiosity and the habits you form early on, plus the plants you choose to start with, can have a lasting impact on establishing a green thumb and ...

The Oriental Arborvitae is native to Japan, Korea, and the Far East. It has found a home in American gardens for its remarkable bright golden foliage. These shrubs grow in a pyramid shape up to 6 ...

Cut all the way into the brown and the shrub may not recover. As with yews, April is prime time to address overgrown junipers. Arborvitae pruning is usually more for minor shaping than major ...

Often it is both. Foraging a few stems from flowering trees and shrubs is a wonderful way to bring spring indoors when dismal weather curtails outdoor gardening efforts. Pro Tip: However tempting ...