1. Arborvitae Creates a Corridor
A tall arborvitae plant may look slight when first planted. Give them three to five years and they create a beautiful corridor for a path.
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2. Emerald Green Arborvitae Privacy Screen
Emerald green arborvitae are hearty and will thrive in all but the wettest soils.
This makes them a solid choice to use in your landscaping where it will be difficult to retain moisture at the top of a hill.
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3. Arborvitae Planted on a Foundation Corner
Emerald green arborvitae work well as a screen. You may run into problems if you try to plant them on the corner of your house. Their height can interfere with gutters as they mature.
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4. Build a Living Wall
American Pillar arborvitae will tower up to thirty feet high. They make a spectacular landscaping idea when you’re looking for privacy from the neighborhood.
If you need a taller arborvitae, consider Green Giant arborvitae. It can reach heights up to 60 feet.
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5. Arborvitae Blend With Boxwoods
The broadleaf foliage of boxwoods resembles a bench in a classical courtyard. Boxwoods work because they will thrive in different types of light. The shade of the towering arborvitae will not bother the boxwoods.
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A dwarf arborvitae such as Anna’s Magic Ball will also work here.
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6. Hide Landscaping Structures With Arborvitae
The patio and its large fireplace are stars of this landscape. The owners added American arborvitae and ornamental grasses on the backside of the fireplace.
Their foliage is the perfect cover for a wall of unattractive rocks.
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7. Add Layers of Texture With Hedges and Arborvitae
Cupressus ‘Tiny Tower’ is a thin, tall evergreen tree that adds texture in a formal garden.
It’s compact enough to thrive in a garden with annuals.
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8. Italian Garden With Mixed Arborvitae
Landscaping with evergreens works on many levels in a formal Italian setting. The garden is surprisingly easy to maintain.
Mix them with boxwoods in your landscape to create areas of varying heights.
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9. Grow Emerald Green Arborvitae in Containers
Emerald green arborvitae generally grows 12 to 15 feet high. They can be grown in containers to limit their growth.
In these instances, the large evergreen becomes more of a bonsai than a traditional tree.
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10. Use Arborvitae as a Wind Barrier
A patio with two patio umbrella tables has a magical look hidden among garden beds filled with wildflowers.
A line of arborvitae acts like patio fencing, protecting food from flying away in a strong breeze. The green towers add privacy. The patio suddenly becomes an exclusive club.
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11. Bonus: Disguise a Pool With Arborvitae
Given the cost of building materials, adding a screen made of five Emerald Green arborvitae is a budget-friendly privacy solution.
They bring a woodsy feel to this yard while covering the siding of the above-ground pool. Arborvitae is a good choice for keeping leaves out of a pool.
