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 ...

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 ...

Arborvitae, otherwise known as Thuja, is a well-known evergreen plant typically used as a hedge or boundary plant. With ...

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 ...

Spring has sprung and gardeners can hardly wait to get their hands in the soil. Got questions before you get started? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon ...

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 ...

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 ...

DEAR JESSICA: Part of my 150-foot-wide property has been cleared for an inground pool. Next to my home are two-story homes that overlook my property from their second floor, so I’m looking to plant ...