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 ...

We often overlook a lush native evergreen that is ubiquitous in our landscapes — the American arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis). The word arborvitae is from a French phrase meaning “tree of life.” ...

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 ...

Q: I want to plant something to use as a privacy barrier. What type of arborvitae is best for this application? Do any arborvitae varieties attract carpenter bees or other wood-burrowing insects?

A: We can grow the more heat-tolerant varieties of this often slow-growing conifer here in sun and a fertile soil with excellent drainage. Arborvitae varieties vary from dwarf to tree heights. Give ...

We are trying to get some privacy from our neighbor's property, so something at least 8-9 feet tall that provides year-round would be great. We would like the privacy as quick as possible without ...

Keeping your garden private isn’t just about blocking out the view of prying neighbours – it is about creating a peaceful, beautiful retreat. In recent years, more and more of us are turning to nature ...

When you hear the word "style" most people would associate it with the clothes they wear, but it could also be related to the way the inside of your house is decorated. Many people don’t consider ...