Oddly browning emerald cedars

This tree was planted last summer prior to us taking possession of the house. We watered it a lot until we put the hose away for the winter. A bunch of other trees had similar symptoms, where specific branches would…

Pyrethrins for Emerald Cedars

You recently answered my questions regarding my failing Emerald Cedars and you raised the question of the possibility of spider mites and other pests. On closer inspection, I did discover spider mites and possibly the larva of other pests. I…

Emerald cedars turning brown

My neighbour planted emerald cedars next to the solid wooden fence without any space now they are blaming us for them turning brown. Help! Thank You…

New Hedge Plants in Victoria – Mulching and Irrigation

We’ve planted new plants against the east property line fence, which is sunny in the afternoon and evening. Question: we are going to mulch the new hedge emerald cedars with shredded western bark and use a soaker hose to irrigate.…

Privacy Hedging

We live in Barrie, Ontario and have two 2-story homes on either side; our neighbours, that are home all day, have a clear view into our backyard. I’m unable to build a privacy screen out of lattice as per our…

Small Emerald Cedars and Newly Planted Boxwoods*

We planted 3 emerald cedars this summer that we bought on sale in 1 gallon pots. Do we need to water them until the ground freezes and burlap them or would they be ok over the winter? They are very…

Dying and Browning Emerald Cedars*

Hi, I planted 26 emerald cedars at the end of May and while a couple had some browning most looked lush and healthy in all spots. Now, 3 or 4 appear to be dead and others seem to be following…

Emerald cedars damaged by car exhaust*

We have a row of emerald cedars that separates our yard from the neighbour’s parking spot. Their vehicle backs up to the cedars and their car exhaust hits the cedars for extended periods each winter day as they warm their…

Emerald green cedars*

Hi, iam wondering our cedars are facing west but are partially shaded by a large maple tree.The trees look decent but patchy should we move them to our back yard that has full sun for 6-8 hours.we also have another…

Emerald cedars*

I wrapped my trees last winter with orange snow fencing to protect them from the deer. When I unwrapped them this spring they all appear to be dying. Will they recover?…