UPDATE: This story has been updated to add information about the flammability of arborvitae. CORVALLIS – For a hedge, arborvitae has a place. It’s tall, skinny, evergreen, low maintenance and cheap.

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 ...

With golden foliage and a compact pyramidal form, Forever Goldy® Arborvitae delivers luminous color and structure to gardens all year long. This unique variety from the Southern Living Plant ...

Your backyard is a natural sanctuary, your own little personal slice of the great outdoors, and a patio can be a great way to sit back and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. However, while many people ...

As your garden starts to wake up from its winter slumber, you're probably keen to head to your local nursery to see what you can plant to enhance your yard and create a relaxing outdoor space. If you ...

After I had just delivered a Christmas message at one of my churches in Canton, a friend I've know for 30 years was sitting across the table from me and asked about his old hedge of arborvitae. These ...