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Creating Privacy with Deciduous (Non Evergreen) Shrubs & Trees Some unconventional shrubs for privacy: Dapple Willow. Fastest growing bush, loves water, very pretty, max 15’ & dense. Can be trained...

Fall Mulching Fast Growing Privacy Evergreen Thuja Green Giant arborvitae & Murray Cypress You do not necessarily have to mulch your Green Giant or American Pillar Arborvitae for them to...

Is Fall Tree Planting Ideal For Green Giant Arborvitae Thuja Privacy Trees? The intent of tree planting is to create a low stress environment for trees when we remove them...

Why Are There So Much Incorrect Information On The Web About Arborvitae and Cypress? As an example, let’s mention Emerald Green Arborvitae, the only Arborvitae which we do not recommend,...

Best Plants Along Privacy Row of Arborvitae and Cypress If you planted a row of evergreens such as Green Giant or American Pillar Arborvitae or Murray Cypress, you are on...

Why the High Die Out Rate for Emerald Green Arborvitae? In our nursery at least, but maybe even for some of our neighbors, a 1% die out rate in most...

Does Pruning Hurt Privacy Trees (Green Giant Arborvitae Thuja, Murray Cypress, White Pines)? Does grooming hurt your pet? Most of us would say ‘No’ or at least it is worth...

Best Privacy Trees to Prevent Land Erosion Privacy is often desirable on a steep edge of a property where land utility is minimal, land erosion wants to take away the...

How Long Will It Take For 5-6' Privacy Trees to Grow Together When Planted In a Row? If trees are planted 5 feet apart, the trees will be grown together...

How Long Will It Take For 5-6' Privacy Trees to Grow Together When Planted In a Row? If trees are planted 5 feet apart, the trees will be grown together...

Pruning Green Giant Arborvitae: Managing Height and Width As described in some of my other posts, we always consider population density to manage the mature size of Green Giant Arborvitae...

Is Spring Tree Planting Ideal For Green Giant Arborvitae Thuja Privacy Trees? Spring is an excellent time to plant various Arborvitae Thujas, such as Green Giants and American Pillar and...