The main technique for reducing the size of an overgrown deciduous shrub is called heading back. Heading cuts are intended to ...

1@osu.edu. 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 ...

One evergreen that can benefit from a dormant trim is arborvitae. The shrubs or trees are desirable for their fast growth and ability to act as a privacy screen. These benefits also mean they need ...