When arborvitae look shabby

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I have 20-foot arborvitae that I need to trim. When is the best time to trim them? Also, I have many decorative trees and shrubs that need the same attention.

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Mick Wusko

Bethlehem, PA

A neophite needs advice. My Arborvite privacy fence is about 20 tall, and is grossly overgrown. The trunks are getting void of branches 2-3 ft. off the ground. I would like to top them off to about 8 ft. high, and aggressively shape them. This would allow sun to penetrate down and promote growth to fill-in the voids. My hopes are to regain privacy.
So, how do I do it? Visions come to mind of using a chain saw like a hedge trimmer, but I don't wish to kill them if that is the wrong approach. Please advise, so my "green thumb effort" doesn't turn into a "black-hand debackle"!
Thanks so much.
Mick.simax1@verizon.net

Carol Bontos

AOL

We had our 30 year ols 15' hi 4 ft wide dense arborvitae trimmed...should say they shaved them. OMG they look awful! Please tell me they will fill back in. They are 15' ft high sticks with a little green here and there. Help!

liner

Huntington, NY

My experience with those things are that they are pretty hardy and will probably come back without a problem.

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