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 ...

These arborvitae have been topped... it's not an ideal way to prune, but it generally doesn't kill the plants. Q: I have a line of 20-foot arborvitae that I'd like to shorten to 15 feet. Can I top ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Eastern Arborvitae, a member of the Cypress family, botanically known as Thuja occidentalis, also is referred to as Eastern White cedar and American Arborvitae. It was named ...

If conditions are too dry, plant roots are still unable to nourish the plant. You will have crispy brown foliage everywhere (that may perk up once watered) and will probably not survive. Here are a ...

Fall looms but gardening season is far from over, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very ...

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 ...

Is there an evergreen shrub that doesn’t need to be sheared or pruned to keep its shape? The answer is Mr. Bowling Ball arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Bobazam’). The shrub is petite but provides a ...