Q: I have a problem with my evergreen shrubs. I have no idea why they’re turning brown. I’d appreciate your thoughts. — Fargo. A: The shrub is called globe arborvitae. Browning as shown in your photo ...

As we rake the leaves, it is time to take care of the trees and shrubs and get them prepared for winter. Here are three problems you may encounter this winter and some tips on how to avoid them.

Since I became a landscape designer, I have used many arborvitaes in many different applications. This species of plant has many colors, sizes and shapes. I would use one columnar variety to emphasize ...

Q: I need to prune an arborvitae hedge because it is too tall. I’d like to remove 3 or 4 feet off the top of these shrubs. When is the best time to prune them? A: Late winter or early spring is ...

Experts reveal their picks of trees and shrubs to always remove snow from to protect plants from breaking, snapping, or ...

Plant trees and shrubs at least 6 to 8 weeks before the expected first fall frost. Water new trees and shrubs regularly and deeply until the first frost and mulch well. Install tree guards and tree ...