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Re: Arborvitae

I have a similar problem, if not the same. I live on the south shore of Lake Ontario in New York State. I planted the trees on a berm about 2 Ft. high, and covered it with black landscape fabrick. The trees have been subjected to heavy winds and a lot of rain since I planted them mid-September. They...

Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by paulsquash on 10-10-2009
What is a Thuja? (Arborvitae)

The arborvitae is an evergreen tree or shrub from the Cypress family. Since they are evergreens, this means their leaves stay green year-round. They are found primarily throughout eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. The arborvitae has scale -like leaves that are soft to the touch, rather...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-08-2009
Re: Arborvitae

Hello and welcome to our gardening neighborhood. What variety of arborvitaes did you plant? How much are you watering a week? My initial response would be too much water and I would also discontinue using fertilizer until the plants have been established for a year. I look forward to your response. Good...

Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 09-28-2009
This Golden Globe Arborvitae Doesn't Get Out of Control

The Golden Globe Arborvitae is known for its attractive round shape, similar to a globe. It will keep its shape as it grows to maturity without growing out of control. This bush is an evergreen and will mature to a height of 3 to 4 feet and will spread from 3 to 4 feet wide. Its foliage is colorful with...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-18-2009
Danica Arborvitae Bushes Show Off Glossy Emerald Green Foliage

The Danica Arborvitae Bush is an evergreen that shows off emerald green glossy foliage. It is a dwarf variety that grows from 1 to 2 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide and has a rounded globe form making it very attractive. The branchlets, which are vertical, have foliage that is a beautiful bluish green...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-10-2009
Fire Chief Arborvitae's Are Tipped In Red

The Fire Chief Arborvitae is quite a sight to see with it's green foliage that is tipped in red. It is an evergreen shrub that will have foliage that will last all year round. In order to make sure you will have the reddish colored foliage, you will want to make sure that the shrub gets full sun...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-08-2009
Technito Arborvitae Makes A Great Evergreen Hedge

Looking for a tall evergreen bush for a hedge or as a single specimen? The Arborvitae Technito fits that bill. It matures from 5 to 6 feet tall and will spread from 2 to 3 feet wide. It is an evergreen so will continue with its dark green color throughout the winter. It is similar to the Techny variety...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-03-2009
The Skybound Arborvitae Is Tall And Hardy

The Skybound Arborvitae is an evergreen that is extremely hardy. It can be grown as a small tree or as a shrub and due to its tall columnar shape it is often used for a screening hedge or as a tall accent for a house or building. It can even be planted under power lines. It is very attractive with its...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 08-01-2009
About hedges and evergreens

One thing to remember about shrubs is that they need a heavy pruning at planting time. Then prune again after the first year’s growth, but avoid heavy pruning at that time. Most shrubs look best in natural shapes, rather than forced into an unnatural appearance. Just cut the too-long branches all the...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 05-23-2009
Re: arborvitae damage

Hello and welcome to our community. If your arborvitae simply bent over due to weight of the snow they should straighten themselves out. Was there any trunk breakage?

Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 12-30-2008

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