Not all evergreens require pruning — being low-maintenance is part of their appeal — but some can benefit from it. One example? Arborvitae (Thuja spp.), a lush, fast-growing conifer native to North ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Put down the pruners! It's best to leave these plants alone in fall. Here are 5 plants you should never cut back in October.

Q: I noticed in the August tips on your web site (www.georgeweigel.net/timely-tips/august) that you mention this month is the end of the time to trim evergreens. We ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Between the rain, ice and snow and the wind-driven rain, ice and snow our region experienced this winter, Staten Island yards and gardens sustained a good deal of damage. Most ...

Arborvitae grows either as a tree or a shrub, depending on the variety. The height ranges from 2 to 60 feet, with many dwarf cultivars available. Arborvitae trees offer year-round interest and grow ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not all evergreens require pruning — being low-maintenance is part of their appeal — but some can benefit from it. One example?