From the Simply Trees team

Plant Care Guides

Simple, practical care guides for the trees, shrubs and house plants we sell.

Thuja Green Giant Care Guide: How to Grow a Fast-Growing Evergreen for Privacy

Sep 9, 2026 · 15 min read

Thuja Green Giant Care Guide: How to Grow Green Giant Arborvitae

Thuja Green Giant is a fast-growing evergreen loved for privacy screens, hedges, and year-round structure. Here’s how to grow and care for it successfully.

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Emerald Green Arborvitae Care Guide: The Perfect Evergreen for Privacy and Beauty

Sep 7, 2026 · 14 min read

Emerald Green Arborvitae Care Guide: Sun, Watering, Spacing & Privacy Tips

Emerald Green Arborvitae is a narrow evergreen tree loved for privacy screens, borders, and year-round structure. Here’s how to grow and care for it successfully.

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Taylor Juniper Care Guide: The Perfect Columnar Evergreen for Privacy and Structure

Sep 3, 2026 · 8 min read

Taylor Juniper Care Guide: Sun, Watering, Pruning & Privacy Tips

Taylor Juniper is a narrow evergreen tree loved for privacy screens, tight spaces, and year-round structure. Here’s how to grow and care for it successfully.

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Italian Cypress Care Guide: Elevate Your Landscape with This Elegant Evergreen

Sep 1, 2026 · 17 min read

Italian Cypress Care Guide: Sun, Water, Pruning, Spacing & Common Problems

Learn how to grow and care for Italian Cypress trees, including sunlight, watering, spacing, pruning, browning, container care, and common problems.

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Horstmann Blue Atlas Cedar: Stunning Dwarf Conifer Care Guide and FAQs

Jan 28, 2025 · 3 min read

Horstmann Blue Atlas Cedar: Stunning Dwarf Conifer Care Guide and FAQs

Caring for Horstmann Blue Atlas Cedar: Your Complete FAQ Guide The Horstmann Blue Atlas Cedar is a breathtaking dwarf conifer that brings elegance and unique color...

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Tall Italian Cypress Trees Creating Natural Privacy in California Landscape

Jan 24, 2025 · 2 min read

Italian Cypress: Expert Care Tips and FAQs for Stunning Growth

Your Complete Guide to Italian Cypress Care and FAQs The Italian Cypress is a striking evergreen that brings a touch of elegance to any landscape. Known...

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Healthy Blue Arrow Juniper with vibrant blue-green foliage growing in a landscaped garden.

Jan 24, 2025 · 3 min read

Planting Blue Arrow Juniper: Expert Care & Pruning Tips

Blue Arrow Juniper: Care Tips, Common Questions, and Expert AnswersThe Blue Arrow Juniper, a strikingly slender and vibrant evergreen, is a favorite for adding vertical elegance...

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Leyland Cypress Care Guide: How to Grow This Fast-Growing Evergreen for Privacy

Oct 16, 2024 · 2 min read

Leyland Cypress Care Guide: How to Grow This Fast-Growing Evergreen for Privacy

The Leyland Cypress is a popular evergreen tree known for its rapid growth, dense foliage, and versatility in landscaping. Perfect for creating privacy screens, windbreaks, or...

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Spartan Juniper Care Guide: How to Grow This Versatile, Low-Maintenance Evergreen

Oct 16, 2024 · 2 min read

Spartan Juniper Landscaping: Care Tips for this Evergreen Beauty

The Spartan Juniper is a hardy, fast-growing evergreen known for its dense, columnar growth and rich green foliage. It is perfect for privacy screens, hedges, or...

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Baby Blue Spruce Care Guide: How to Grow This Compact Evergreen Beauty

Oct 16, 2024 · 2 min read

Baby Blue Spruce Care Guide: How to Grow This Compact Evergreen Beauty

The Baby Blue Spruce is a popular dwarf variety of the Colorado Blue Spruce, cherished for its striking silvery-blue needles and compact size. Perfect for small...

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Waxleaf Privet Tree Care Guide: How to Grow This Versatile Evergreen

Oct 15, 2024 · 2 min read

Waxleaf Privet Tree Care Guide: How to Grow This Versatile Evergreen

The Waxleaf Privet is a popular evergreen tree known for its dense, glossy green foliage and its ability to be shaped into hedges, topiaries, or privacy...

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Skyrocket Juniper Care Guide: The Perfect Narrow, Vertical Evergreen

Oct 14, 2024 · 2 min read

Skyrocket Juniper Care Guide: The Perfect Narrow, Vertical Evergreen

The Skyrocket Juniper is a popular, columnar evergreen known for its tall, narrow shape and vibrant blue-green foliage. Ideal for smaller spaces or for adding vertical...

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