Non-Chemical Management
- Do not plant arborvitae into poorly draining soils. Improve drainage when possible.
- Avoid overwatering plants by watering deeply but infrequently. During dry summer months, allow the soil to drain and dry out between waterings.
- Avoid conditions that promote long moist foliage conditions such as overhead watering, evening watering, and planting too close to a fence. Give plant adequate spacing.
- Remove plant debris and bark dust from under plants to reduce humidity and improve air circulation around the plant. Prune plant to promote good air circulation around the foliage and to remove dead foliage detracting from the appearance of the plant.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!
