When it comes to natural privacy solutions, two popular options stand out: the 'Green Giant' (Thuja standishii x plicata 'Green Giant') and its more compact cousin, emerald green (Thuja occidentalis ...

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 ...

Yew is a perfect shrub choice for privacy. Its needled foliage is evergreen, so you don't have to worry about losing privacy when winter comes. A row of yew shrubs can easily be clipped into a neat ...

Fall looms but gardening season is far from over, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very ...

Editor’s note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening and home landscape questions submitted ...

Do you feel your yard could be more private? Does it have an unwelcome view or a busy road that’s too close? Are you tired of sharing evenings on the back deck with your next-door neighbors? Many ...

If you don’t have an arborvitae tree or shrub in your yard, chances are your neighbor does. Arborvitaes are among the most commonly planted evergreens in Chicago-area landscapes. Many yards and ...

INPUT: 12/19/07--This arborvitae is a fast-growing evergreen tree that matures over time to 40-60 feet tall with a dense pyramidal habit. Q • We have three arborvitae bushes on the east side of our ...

With beautiful bright yellow foliage that shines year-round, this low-maintenance evergreen proves you don't need flowers to make a bold statement.