What Can I Use To Fill In An Arborvitae Border In My Back Yard That Has Become Sparse At The Bottom?

Plants are 10 ft. high, run east to west on the southern border of my yard and get plenty of sun? Bottom 3 feet have become very thin and no longer act as a border.

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 10/20/2020 @ 9:34 am

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You can try other options, but some plants will have a harder time growing near Thuja.

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