Fertilizing and Winter Protecting Neglected Arborvitae in Yakima

Fertilize Spring and Fall: Balanced fertilizer to boost density.
Winter Protection: Wrap with burlap to prevent wind desiccation.

Recovery Plan for Sickly Arborvitae

9 arborvitae (4–9 ft) in Yakima, WA. Previous owner neglected. Tied branches one year, then nothing. Now thin, little growth.

They need energy to fill out. Pruning removes photosynthetic tissue. Feed and protect instead.

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