Arborvitae
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Complementary Combos in Purple and Yellow… combination isn't always obvious. Saturated hues vie for attention in purple alliums, burgundy iris, purple lupine, gold arborvitae , and yellow yarrow. When planning a purple and gold combination, remember that both colors run the gamut of shades from …
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The Elements of Good Garden Design… series of mounded forms creates an undulating rhythm. Repeated, narrow verticals also add stability. Alone, an upright arborvitae or a thin cactus looks awkward. Clustered, they appear well-placed. The strong uprights of a fence add a sense of security …
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Spring in the Test Garden… service areas to look anything but great. This photo, taken in back of the potting shed, shows one of the 'Emerald Green' arborvitae that line the north wall of the Garden, with evergreen periwinkle (Vinca minor) at its feet. Though grown mostly for its …
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Growing a Test Garden… mixed plantings of roses, flowering shrubs, and perennials. An antique wire fence encloses the garden, and a hedge of tall arborvitae protects it from high winds. The water garden is an Aquascape installation. Our pergola is made from pressure-treated …
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Classic ... or Cliche?
… landscaping ... one scraggly tree and patchy grass with no color or shrubs or other sign of interest in one's home. suzette Arborvitae ! Way overdone! I think some people make the mistake of thinking a poplar is a poplar is a poplar, and so they have a single …
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November Gardening Tips for the Pacific Northwest… trunks and shrub bases to avoid giving rodents a hiding place. Tie twine around loosely branched evergreens, such as yew and arborvitae , to help prevent breaking from ice and snow accumulation. Check trees for branches that could easily break under the weight …
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Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas… including pavers and a series of circles -- furnish visual interest. Once established, shrubs and evergreens, such as arborvitae , require very little supplemental water -- except in times of extreme drought -- and offer bountiful structure and color …
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Garden Notes: Question of the Week… time. It's not too late to take preventive action. If you have narrow evergreens with multiple, upright shoots, such as arborvitae or some junipers, loosely tie the stems together with old nylon stockings or other soft cloths to prevent them from splitting …
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Water Garden Landscaping Ideas… evergreens and shade-loving plants creates a richly sculpted landscape around a backyard pond. A dense planting of reliable arborvitae serves as a year-round softscape fence. A garden with several vantage points offers multiple areas for enjoyment; this …
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Before-and-After Garden Makeovers… one side of the house to the other -- and is a lot safer than trying to traverse a muddy hillside. A row of new evergreen arborvitae at the top of the slope creates a beautiful backdrop and adds privacy. This Midwestern homeowner inherited a bare bed next …
