Add these backyard plants for an extra dose of privacy. From trees to shrubs, these plants will look great in any home.

I am a conifer aficionado. On my 3-acre spread there are currently more than 100 specimens representing 15 different genera -- about all that are hardy in central Indiana. One of my favorites is arborvitae, the genus Thuja. There is a native midwestern arborvitae (T. occidentalis), referred to as eastern white cedar by some. Unfortunately, we destroyed all the wild native Indiana populations, but the species is common in the horticultural trade. I have several cultivars of T. occidentalis in…

Are you shopping for arborvitae but aren't sure which variety to choose? The ‘Green Giant’ has a lot to offer gardeners. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago details everything you need to know about planting, growing, and caring for ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae.

Imagine: “What tall growing plant can we use that won’t require frequent pruning or get bare on the bottom of the trunk?” she asked. Name: Thuga ‘Green Giant’ aka Green Giant arborvitae Type of Plant: A large, fast growing evergreen, good for screening in places where an 8 to 12 foot wide pla

Here are some suggestions for plants and designs to create a privacy screen for your Cape Cod landscape, along with considerations for planting.

Putra Bonaccorsi on Instagram: “Happy Thursday! I'm loving the wall of green foliage from the hedge of Green Emerald Arborvitaes and the pop of white flower heads of the…”

Hello everyone! I am currently planting a half dozen or more giant green thuja's. The main reason like many is for a privacy screen. However I do not have...

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Steve Griggs Design | Residential Landscape Designer on Instagram: "This is one of my favorite trees to use for privacy - The Green Giant! #landscaping #landscapedesign #plants #garden #landscaper #landscapedesigner #plantlife"

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