We were chatting with friends last evening about our arborvitae trimming. My husband always heard "trim after the fourth of July." We have always done it in August. What is the rule of thumb? These ...

Q: Can I trim and shape my globe evergreen bushes and if so, can I do it this spring? They’ve been in place a number of years and do have dead branches inside. What would you suggest for trimming back ...

If you’re a gardener anxiously anticipating spring, why not brave the cold and do some gardening now? Believe it or not, the dead of winter is a good time to prune some of the plants in your garden.

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 ...