The leaves on my plant are a little dusty, and I’d like to wash them off, but some articles say the leaves will become spotted if you get any water on them. Is this true? — Sandy H ...

Arborvitae trees, which provide privacy, can be susceptible to leaf miners and don’t like wet foliage. Credit: Handout. By JESSICA [email protected] May 12, 2011.

Arborvitae, otherwise known as Thuja, is a well-known evergreen plant typically used as a hedge or boundary plant. With year-round greenery and a dense growing habit, arborvitae can be relied on to ...

Holmstrup arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup') is narrow and pyramid-shaped with dense, horizontal sprays of scale-like leaves that hold their color well through winter. USDA Grow Zone : 3 ...

We planted a line of arborvitae in late April last year. We improved the soil first and kept them watered with soaker hoses throughout the summer. The interior leaves are brown and fall out when I ...

Problem insects are leaf miners, bagworms, aphids and spider mites. Bagworms are finger size and easy to see. Loss of leaves because of the worms feeding is evident.

Arborvitae belong to the evergreen family and are distinguished by small, scalelike leaves on flattened branches. They’re generally grown as foundation plants or used to create natural ...

The arborvitae leafminer is a caterpillar that develops into a small tan moth that lays its eggs between leaf scales. Its larvae overwinter in plant tissue and then tunnel into the foliage for ...

Now isn't the ideal time to move an arborvitae, although it can be done with watering care. After Labor Day is a better time. ... If the plant has leaves or needles at moving time, ...

The best option is to cut off a limb that has both brown and green leaves and bring it into the Oklahoma State University Extension office, 4116 E. 15th St.