House Digest on MSN

Beautiful And Fast-Growing Conifers That'll Add Privacy To Your Yard

For a little more privacy in your yard or on your patio, look no further than a natural fence made from fast-growing ...
Yahoo

Choosing Between Green Giant And Emerald Green Arborvitae Trees For Home Privacy

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 ...
Newsday

Leyland cypress vs. Green Giant Arborvitae: Which is best for fast-growing privacy?

DEAR JESSICA: Part of my 150-foot-wide property has been cleared for an inground pool. Next to my home are two-story homes that overlook my property from their second floor, so I’m looking to plant ...
Penn Live

Need privacy in the yard? Meet the ‘baby brother’ of Green Giant: George’s Plant Pick of the Week

* What it is: Arborvitae are the top-selling evergreens for tall privacy hedges, but one drawback is that they sometimes grow too fast and end up getting too big for the space without regular and ...
Chicago Tribune

Arborvitae plants are popular, cheap evergreen shrubs found all around Chicago. Here’s how to pick one that’s right for your yard.

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 ...