There is no right or wrong place to plant your cedars as hedges if you own a home in Vancouver. For the most part, people use them as an all-natural, or green, alternative to a fence or brick wall. Cedar hedging is a great and less expensive way to get instant privacy so it’s easy […]
If you are desperate for privacy, cedar hedging can be a great and inexpensive way to create it while keeping your yard looking fresh and green! Cedar trees can be bought in various sizes from very young, short trees, to tall, established ones. If you seek instant privacy make sure you order older and established […]
So you’ve got your privacy from your neighbours you wanted, but now your trees are past your fence line and growing taller every day. Cedar trees can grow up to 40 feet tall, so unless you want tall cedars, be sure to do regular trimming (once or twice a year). Be courteous to your neighbours.If […]
No, cedars do not attract mosquitos; they get this reputation because they naturally grow in wet places, where mosquitos are prone to visit. However, like any other tree you can expect a few critters like spiders, bugs, squirrels and birds to take home in your cedars. If you’re wary about your trees attracting house guests […]
Dead cedars are a definite eye sore on your yard and keeping them around is of no benefit to you. The best solution for dead cedars is to replace them completely. If you plan to replant new cedars where you old one once stood, you will need to do the following: Remove full cedar tree […]
Cedar trees can live 30 to 60 years depending on their species. Lack of nutrition or water, disease, age and extremely harsh weather conditions can cause your cedars to die. When your cedars stop producing green, healthy branches and are dry and permanent browny-red in colour, your cedars have died. Parts of the cedar may […]
Cedars turn a brown/golden-red colour during harsh growing conditions such as hot summers and cold winters. This does not mean your cedar is dead! As long as the branches return to their natural green colour you don’t have anything to worry about. However, another reason cedars turn brown relates to transplant shock. All trees dug […]
Hot summer months, with little rain or watering can take a toll on your cedars, especially if they are older. You may find yourself with bare, dead branches and plenty of dead needles at the base of your tree. Keeping your cedars well watered will not only keep them healthy in the warm, dryer seasons […]
The cedars we grow and plant in our customers’ yards are the Eastern White Cedar (Emeralds and Pyramidalis) and Western Red Cedar (Green Giant and Excelsia). These plants are a wonderful choice for anyone who is looking to add a fresh, lush, green addition to their yard and provide the privacy they desire. Emerald/Pyamidalis are […]
Most of our clients don’t have fencing in their yards. Therefore, they choose to plant cedar hedging. Whether you want fencing or not is a personal choice. If you are looking for added security to ensure your pesky neighborhood dog can’t get into your yard through your cedars, then perhaps adding a fence is a […]