Q: I need to prune an arborvitae hedge because it is too tall ... There are lots of compact and dwarf conifer varieties on the market these days. There are also other conifers such as yews ...

Fertilizing: You do not need to fertilize arborvitae plants. These conifer trees are tough and self-sufficient, typically accessing the nutrients they need from the soil. Pruning: 'Arborvitae ...