Thank you. Just 2 weeks ago I had landscapers plant these, and I'm hoping they weather northeast Ohio winter well. Now because of your sharing I will not be helpless in the spring. Great job!!!
They are pretty forgiving plants, in my experience. They do lose all green in the middle with age. I found that regular trimming, once a year, helps them stay more dense. All mine are tide to a central pole, helps keep the pyramidal shape and avoid heavy wet snow damage. Good luck Jenny, fingers crossed!
Hello Jenny. I lived very close to you in Glen Burnie. I need to do a cleaning to my arbovitaes. Also, I have some in containers, and they are getting dry.
Hi how do you know if it's due to watering issues vs bugs as I hear bugs can cause the problem. I have lost several mature trees over the years and have others that are 12ft tall. One recently I noticed started to change from a bright green to a dull green. I put bug repellant around it and have been watering it daily. I have been making sure i clean/spray the inside well in case bugs are inside and hope the spray will remove them. another side of the tree is in great shape. Any tips?
I had similar troubles with my arbs. I didn't water enough and boy oh boy do they let you know! I doubled the water time this summer and they fluffed out so beautifully. I have large established walnut trees in my neighbors yard that are very close to them and I believe they were stealing water. I have a dedicated water line just to my arbs so I can make sure they get what they need now. I am trying to create a living wall for privacy because I can't have a fence there so I am babying them. I have a total of 17 along the row and even though they had a ruff 1st year they look beautiful now. You don't see to many videos on trying to rehabilitate arbs. I think most people just replace them. Great job!!!
Hey Kathleen. How are they doing now? I have quite a few walnut trees on my and my neighbours property. Last year I had 7 die in the winter after trying everything.
I may not be able to explain what I’m thinking, but here goes. I guess I was under the impression that if you put the drip tubing a little further away the roots would stretch to get to the water? Making a stronger root system? If it was too close the roots would only grow to where their water source was? I’m probably all wet, haha but please if I’m wrong let me know because I would like to get some drip set up next year, watering in the heat was NOT fun.🌺💚🙃
I was thinking the same thing, but I don't have any of my drip around specific trees or shrubs except for a few azaleas around my foundation. I used an individual emitter from the distribution line rather than the drip tubing to my azaleas and that worked for us. Good luck with your project, I really like mine.
I heard the same thing... that the roots should be encouraged to go out looking for a water source and then they root better. Laura from 'garden answer' does the same thing as Jenny, but I don't think it's a recipe for a healthy tree in the long run.
I think if a plant is in trouble you need to focus on recovery before trying to force it to establish. For now I think Jenny's approach is the right one, but if/when the trees stabilize she should then definitely widen the driptube ring.
I understand what you mean, but as Maria Smith said, I'm trying to rejuvenate these trees. Once they're better established, I'll widen the circle of irrigation lines.
We have all had plants to suffer because of our mistakes. In my experience, when a shrub suffers stress, it takes at least 2 growing seasons to improve. I had a Nellie Stevens holly to be mangled by a falling pine limb during an ice storm. It took 2-3 growing seasons for that poor tree to recover. Now you would never know it was damaged. Fortunately, we haven’t had any ice storms since then. I have had evergreens like spruces and juniper to have problems, then all at once the entire plant goes brown. You have down the best you can to correct the situation, just watch and see how things go. Good luck.
Looks great! Fingers crossed. When we removed an overgrown shrub in front, we discovered about a third of the mature arborvitae next to it was dead. We cut out the dead, but haven’t done anything else yet. The next door neighbors view beautiful and lush; we see exposed trunks.🤣 It’s staying until I figure out what I want to do on that side of the house.
A couple things. I think the ground covers are stealing a lot of water and nutrients. I’d remove them and just use mulch. Also, I try to buy arborvitae with single stem leaders. A heavy snow can really damage the multi-stemmed ones. Good luck!
Thank you very much for this idea! I wanted a little fountains for the birds and insects - but couldn’t cos the neighbour’s ruddy cat wandered around my property, managed I kill the swallows so they stopped coming here (a particularly nasty cat, we’d have six cats none killed like this thighs). Hopefully now they’ve moved I can try and install your idea? I’m in France… Thank you again 🤗🤗🤗
Can you tell me how long you have had those shrubs? I would hope after one or two years they would acclimate to the dryer conditions? Really enjoyed watching your solution. Thank you.
Hello. What is the regular watering for arbovitaes? Curious here in the PNW, as ours dry out too. We have deer as well which I learned that they like Evergreen arbovitaes. Anyway, thank you for your video!
Yes, deer + arborvitae = a problem!!!!! I think the arbs want to stay evenly moist... so depending on your soil, your heat, your rain, etc., you'll need to water enough to keep the soil around them moist.
How are those arborvitaes? Are they survived? I heard that they will not recover once it becomes brown. I had lost 30+ because of a hot summer while I was not at home.
I planted 4 'Degroots' arborvitae about 15 years ago at the end of my deck for screening purposes. I haven't done anything to them, but wish I'd done more research. Three plants would have been sufficient, the insides brown out naturally and should be cleaned out (critters seem to be doing that task for me) and stay on top of pruning the outer "leaves" to keep them shaped nicely and thick. I didn't realize how tall this variety got and now am considering topping them, though I don't really want to. Linda Vater has been "training" her 'Emerald Green' arbs since an ice storm last year crushed some limbs. She may inspire you. Plants are resilient. In a few years you won't notice the damage.
I just bought a baby Arb and i repotted it. It suddenly went dry, losing most of its leaves. It never browned up it stayed green, but dry. I dont know if its worth nursing. What do you think?
Inhave a row of at least 10 year old arborvitaes and just noticed thinking halfway down. It’s like a perfect straight line across the line. Can they be saved?
If they're new, I'd water them daily. If they're established, probably every 2-3 days. They show signs of drought very quickly with browning stems and leaves. Good luck!
Oh wow, *double Jenny*!!!! Aren’t you so fancy with your editing skills?!!!!! 👍🏼😍🤣🤣
yup - that's me - fancy! hahaha!
Thank you. Just 2 weeks ago I had landscapers plant these, and I'm hoping they weather northeast Ohio winter well. Now because of your sharing I will not be helpless in the spring. Great job!!!
Thanks! Good luck with yours!
Could you do a 1-year update on this Arborvitae? Would love to see the recovery process!
Will try to do one soon!
How about an update? Did the arborvitae recover? @@HarmonyHillsHomeandGarden
Thank you. I experienced the same issues here in TX and your video really helps.
Glad it helped
Great job Jenny .
Love all your videos ;You did everything you could so hope it works out for you
Thank you so much!
They are pretty forgiving plants, in my experience. They do lose all green in the middle with age. I found that regular trimming, once a year, helps them stay more dense. All mine are tide to a central pole, helps keep the pyramidal shape and avoid heavy wet snow damage. Good luck Jenny, fingers crossed!
Thanks for the tips!
Nice video! Helpful information!
Glad it was helpful!
2 Jenny's. You work well together. !!
:-)
Grand job Jenny 💕 I think he’ll be content with his new hair cut and extra water 🥰 I have one which is so big it’s unreal 🥰
Thanks!
Hello Jenny. I lived very close to you in Glen Burnie. I need to do a cleaning to my arbovitaes. Also, I have some in containers, and they are getting dry.
Hi how do you know if it's due to watering issues vs bugs as I hear bugs can cause the problem. I have lost several mature trees over the years and have others that are 12ft tall. One recently I noticed started to change from a bright green to a dull green. I put bug repellant around it and have been watering it daily. I have been making sure i clean/spray the inside well in case bugs are inside and hope the spray will remove them. another side of the tree is in great shape. Any tips?
Praying for your tree..Good job.❤🙏
Thank you! 🤗
I had similar troubles with my arbs. I didn't water enough and boy oh boy do they let you know! I doubled the water time this summer and they fluffed out so beautifully. I have large established walnut trees in my neighbors yard that are very close to them and I believe they were stealing water. I have a dedicated water line just to my arbs so I can make sure they get what they need now. I am trying to create a living wall for privacy because I can't have a fence there so I am babying them. I have a total of 17 along the row and even though they had a ruff 1st year they look beautiful now. You don't see to many videos on trying to rehabilitate arbs. I think most people just replace them. Great job!!!
Thanks for bringing a ray of hope for these arbs! Glad to hear a success story!
Hey Kathleen. How are they doing now? I have quite a few walnut trees on my and my neighbours property. Last year I had 7 die in the winter after trying everything.
Should you plant with burlap or does it not matter?
Hi, thank you for your video. Just want to how's the arborvitae look like now? worry about my trees...
They look great! Keep them moist they’ll be happy.
ty this is awesome!!!
I love the Velcro, you can reuse it and it’s so convenient 🌺💚🙃
I love it too!
I use strips of old pantyhose: stretches, won't cut into the bark, unobstrusive.
We trimmed the top now all the trees are briwning. Is it drought or the trim or both ?
I may not be able to explain what I’m thinking, but here goes. I guess I was under the impression that if you put the drip tubing a little further away the roots would stretch to get to the water? Making a stronger root system? If it was too close the roots would only grow to where their water source was? I’m probably all wet, haha but please if I’m wrong let me know because I would like to get some drip set up next year, watering in the heat was NOT fun.🌺💚🙃
I was thinking the same thing, but I don't have any of my drip around specific trees or shrubs except for a few azaleas around my foundation. I used an individual emitter from the distribution line rather than the drip tubing to my azaleas and that worked for us. Good luck with your project, I really like mine.
I heard the same thing... that the roots should be encouraged to go out looking for a water source and then they root better. Laura from 'garden answer' does the same thing as Jenny, but I don't think it's a recipe for a healthy tree in the long run.
I think if a plant is in trouble you need to focus on recovery before trying to force it to establish. For now I think Jenny's approach is the right one, but if/when the trees stabilize she should then definitely widen the driptube ring.
I understand what you mean, but as Maria Smith said, I'm trying to rejuvenate these trees. Once they're better established, I'll widen the circle of irrigation lines.
We have all had plants to suffer because of our mistakes. In my experience, when a shrub suffers stress, it takes at least 2 growing seasons to improve. I had a Nellie Stevens holly to be mangled by a falling pine limb during an ice storm. It took 2-3 growing seasons for that poor tree to recover. Now you would never know it was damaged. Fortunately, we haven’t had any ice storms since then. I have had evergreens like spruces and juniper to have problems, then all at once the entire plant goes brown. You have down the best you can to correct the situation, just watch and see how things go. Good luck.
Thanks! You're right, time is such an important factor!
Excellent job
Thank you very much!
Good job have a wonderful day🥰🥰🥰
Thanks, you too!
Good luck with your arborvitae.
Thanks!
Looks great! Fingers crossed. When we removed an overgrown shrub in front, we discovered about a third of the mature arborvitae next to it was dead. We cut out the dead, but haven’t done anything else yet. The next door neighbors view beautiful and lush; we see exposed trunks.🤣 It’s staying until I figure out what I want to do on that side of the house.
Good luck - let us know how it goes!
Did you ever figure out how to fix your issue? I am having the same issue.
Pinch the tree and you can find out if they need water. They can look green but feel dry.
A couple things. I think the ground covers are stealing a lot of water and nutrients. I’d remove them and just use mulch. Also, I try to buy arborvitae with single stem leaders. A heavy snow can really damage the multi-stemmed ones. Good luck!
Thanks!
Thank you very much for this idea! I wanted a little fountains for the birds and insects - but couldn’t cos the neighbour’s ruddy cat wandered around my property, managed I kill the swallows so they stopped coming here (a particularly nasty cat, we’d have six cats none killed like this thighs).
Hopefully now they’ve moved I can try and install your idea? I’m in France… Thank you again 🤗🤗🤗
I have my 🤞🏻crossed too!
Thanks!
one of mine is all dry like that including the center stem. is it dead? it doesn't feel dead but branches are all dry for sure
I fear that if the entire plant is brown, then it's not alive anymore.
Can u give us an update of those Arbovitae? I'm struggling with mine.
Once I cut out the dead branches, and added more water via drip irrigation, they are doing well now. Water is the key.
Great job!! I think they will recover and a year from now....it will be like it never happened :)
I hope so!
Do you have your drip set up on a timer?🌺💚🙃
not yet. That would help immensely. But so far I haven't tunneled under the sidewalk necessary to do that. Soon!
Can you tell me how long you have had those shrubs? I would hope after one or two years they would acclimate to the dryer conditions? Really enjoyed watching your solution. Thank you.
This video was filmed only a few short months after I had planted them. That was last summer... this year they're doing great!
Hello. What is the regular watering for arbovitaes? Curious here in the PNW, as ours dry out too. We have deer as well which I learned that they like Evergreen arbovitaes. Anyway, thank you for your video!
Yes, deer + arborvitae = a problem!!!!! I think the arbs want to stay evenly moist... so depending on your soil, your heat, your rain, etc., you'll need to water enough to keep the soil around them moist.
How are those arborvitaes? Are they survived? I heard that they will not recover once it becomes brown. I had lost 30+ because of a hot summer while I was not at home.
Yes, they are all doing well, putting on new growth.
I planted 4 'Degroots' arborvitae about 15 years ago at the end of my deck for screening purposes.
I haven't done anything to them, but wish I'd done more research.
Three plants would have been sufficient, the insides brown out naturally and should be cleaned out (critters seem to be doing that task for me) and stay on top of pruning the outer "leaves" to keep them shaped nicely and thick. I didn't realize how tall this variety got and now am considering topping them, though I don't really want to.
Linda Vater has been "training" her 'Emerald Green' arbs since an ice storm last year crushed some limbs. She may inspire you.
Plants are resilient. In a few years you won't notice the damage.
with any luck you're right. :-)
I just bought a baby Arb and i repotted it. It suddenly went dry, losing most of its leaves. It never browned up it stayed green, but dry. I dont know if its worth nursing. What do you think?
I think I'd keep it and keep it well watered. See what happens.
Anyone know if I do the same to a Taylor Juniper? My taylor has wind burn from January
Inhave a row of at least 10 year old arborvitaes and just noticed thinking halfway down. It’s like a perfect straight line across the line. Can they be saved?
I'm definitely not an expert. I woudl suggest keeping them moist during dry spells and adding some appropriate fertilizer. Hopefully they'll be fine.
How often should I water my arbovitaes during over 100 farenheight summers?
Thank you
If they're new, I'd water them daily. If they're established, probably every 2-3 days. They show signs of drought very quickly with browning stems and leaves. Good luck!
I prefer the flat soaker tubes.
Do you have an update?
I haven't filmed an update, but I can say that they're just fine now!!!! Thanks for asking!
@@HarmonyHillsHomeandGarden that's great to hear. I have a few green giants and are struggling....😭
For me, the visual part of this video kept freezing but the audio kept going???
Sounds like you experienced a bandwidth problem.
@@HarmonyHillsHomeandGarden maybe, but didn't happen with any other videos I watched this morning. Anyway, fingers crossed your arborvitae thrive!!
Seems to be working for me
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Update!?
They're all doing great!
Fingers crossed...
Thanks!
Ok, note to self: no arborvitaes for me 🤓
hahahaha!
Definitely, they are so temperamental 😅