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 ...

These pale blue -- whatever they are -- were just too cool to pass up without a picture. Technically, they are the "cones" of dwarf golden arborvitae, Platycladus orientalis (formerly Thuja orientalis ...

* Common name: Dwarf arborvitae 'Holmstrup' * Botanical name: Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup' * What it is: A compact, slow-growing, upright, soft-needled green evergreen with a pyramidal habit.

* What it is: There’s ample demand in the landscape for a compact, slow-growing, upright evergreen, but the main choice for a long time has been the bug-prone dwarf Alberta spruce. Soft Serve is a ...

If you've ever tried to relax on your patio but had a sense of being watched, you know that privacy is a desirable feature in an outdoor area. Lots of options are available, but if you're looking for ...

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 ...