That once-cute shrub is now blocking the windows, swallowing the walkway, and testing your patience. Before you dig it out, ...

When is the best time to prune my arborvitae? I've got lines of them along two sides of my property. A: The best time to prune arborvitae is at the end of winter -- right before new growth begins.

Winter is a good time to prune trees and shrubs. Overgrown deciduous woody shrubs can be aggressively pruned this and next month to rejuvenate them. Start by removing all dead wood. Prune old canes ...

We've all seen those scraggly, lopsided, or overgrown evergreens looking like a hot mess in the landscape. Once an evergreen reaches that point, it can be a real challenge to correct the problem. But ...

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?

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 ...