Q: I have an established clematis vine, and learned that there are a confusing variety of ways to prune them. Do I need to prune it? How can I tell which pruning method to use? A: Clematis are ...

Clean the blades again before moving on to trim a different plant. 1. Arborvitae Fast-growing and tolerant of heavy pruning, arborvitae is best pruned in early spring.

Q: I need to prune an arborvitae hedge because it is too tall. I’d like to remove 3 or 4 feet off the top of these shrubs. When is the best time to prune them? A: Late winter or early spring is ...

Your arborvitae cultivar will remain short, but pruning can help balance uneven growth. Your shrubs appear to be in good health, and it’s normal for arborvitae to have bare stems on the interior.

Digging next to arborvitae Q: I am going to be digging a trench next to ‘Emerald Green’ arborvitae that are 10 to 15 feet tall and would like to know how close I can get cutting the roots?