White pine (Pinus strobus) teams with American arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis Smaragd) in another hedge, with a lone, gold-foliage arborvitae Yellow Ribbon in the row, screaming for attention.

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It grows three to five feet wide and 20 feet tall. If a taller screen is needed, consider the larger Green Giant Arborvitae. Upright Japanese maples grow to 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide ...

While arborvitae is a fast-growing, popular choice, my personal favorite is holly, especially 'Emerald Colonnade', with its ...

Good landscaping ideas are crucial for taking a garden from drab to fab. Perhaps you're working with a blank canvas or just want to make a few tweaks to your existing design. Either way ...