Techny Arborvitae

Hello Jaich,

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review of the Techny Arborvitae! We’re delighted to hear that you appreciate the tree’s unique qualities—from its clean, sweet fragrance to its growth habits and evergreen fullness. It really is a wonderfully stylish alternative to the classic emerald green arborvitae, especially when crafting privacy borders that are lush yet tasteful.

Your insight about spacing and needing fewer plants for a fuller border is especially helpful for other gardeners considering the Techny. For anyone looking to maximize growth, ensuring well-drained soil and regular deep watering during establishment can encourage even healthier, more vigorous plants. Pairing Techny with companion shrubs that enjoy similar conditions can also create a vibrant and diverse backyard oasis.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever want personalized advice tailored to your specific garden setup. We’re always happy to help favorites like your Techny thrive beautifully!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

Dear Debra,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Techny arborvitae! We’re delighted to hear that your trees have been thriving without any winter burn—this really does speak to their reputation as one of the hardiest arborvitae varieties. It sounds like you’ve done a wonderful job choosing resilient plants for your landscape.

If you're ever looking for tips on ideal planting locations or care during other seasons to keep your arborvitae in top shape, feel free to reach out. We also have detailed guides on soil preferences and watering schedules that might enhance your Arborvitae's growth even further.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Dear Debra,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Techny arborvitae! We’re delighted to hear that these hardy trees have thrived in your garden without any winter burn – it truly speaks to their reputation as tough, resilient evergreens. Your feedback not only reassures other gardeners but also inspires confidence in selecting the right plants for colder climates.

If you ever need tips on care to keep your arborvitaes healthy year-round, feel free to reach out or explore our detailed planting and maintenance guides on NatureHills.com. These can offer help with watering schedules, soil conditions, and pest prevention for continued success.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Hello Warren,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and feedback with your Techny Arborvitae trees. We’re truly sorry to hear that despite your efforts, many of the trees are now dying. It sounds incredibly frustrating, especially after the care you’ve taken with drip irrigation and planting so many around your property.

From your description, the spread of dying suggests a possibility of fungal disease or root issues, which can unfortunately affect Arborvitae. While gophers indeed can cause localized damage, spreading decline across multiple trees often points to fungal pathogens such as root rot or needle blight. Since Arborvitae prefer well-draining soil, excess moisture or poor drainage combined with drip irrigation might inadvertently create conditions where fungi thrive.

Here are a few suggestions you might consider:
- Inspect the soil drainage and minimize watering so the soil stays moist but not soggy.
- Remove and properly dispose of the dead/dying foliage and wood to reduce disease spread.
- If possible, test the soil or send plant samples to a local cooperative extension or plant pathology lab for diagnosis.
- Consider applying appropriate fungicides if diagnosis points toward fungal infections.
- Elevate planting sites or incorporate pit wells for better airflow around trees.
- Sometimes reducing or modifying irrigation timing can be problematic; drip irrigation may concentrate moisture near roots, so ensuring perimeter watering consistency can help.

We hope this offers a good starting point for diagnosing and safeguarding your remaining trees. Please don’t hesitate to reach back to us anytime with more questions or if you’d like specific care recommendations for your property’s conditions. We genuinely want your yard’s lush growth and beauty restored.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Hi Warren,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your Techny Arborvitaes. We’re truly sorry to hear about the difficulties you’ve had after your trees reached such impressive growth—it’s understandably frustrating when what you’ve nurtured starts to decline.

From your description, it sounds like a fungal issue or another disease could indeed be the cause, especially since the problem has spread despite the drip irrigation system you have in place. Arborvitaes can be susceptible to root rot or needle blight when soil drainage is poor or if there’s extended moisture build-up around the base of the trees. Since gophers don’t appear to be the main culprit, you might want to check soil drainage and consider a fungicide appropriate for arborvitae diseases. Additionally, removing the infected branches and cleaning nearby plant debris can reduce fungal spores spreading further.

If you’re willing, our Plant Care Specialists can also guide you through a species-specific diagnosis once you provide photos or more details, which may help pinpoint whether pathogens or environmental factors are fundamentally at play. For prevention, rotating watering schedules to ensure soil has time to dry out, increasing airflow by judicious pruning if trees are too densely planted, and monitoring for ticks or mites often protects arborvitae health too.

Feel free to reach out anytime—we’re here to help get your trees (or future plantings!) thriving again.

Growing with you,
Nature Hills Nursery – Your Trusted Plant Specialists