Pest and diseases can play a part in a patchy privet, but there are other potential causes to consider too - Alamy Privet hedges are usually incredibly reliable and tolerant of many conditions - Alamy ...

I have a 54-year-old privet hedge that until recently has been growing very nicely on all sides. However, in the last two years, I have noticed that the sides are not growing new stems and are getting ...

QUESTION: We have four overgrown privet bushes that we would like to murder! When can we cut them back to about 2 feet tall?

Q: We have two large Chinese privet in our backyard (and tons trying to come up). Should we chop it down? Karen Hinds, Fulton County A: Yes, there are several reasons why you should chop down your ...

Friends of the Maryville College Woods need a few more friends this winter to provide the muscle needed to pull out invasive plant species and plant natives along a 750-foot section of Duncan Branch.

There are several invasive species that impact woodlands in Mississippi. Chinese privet is an example of a non-native invasive plant that can impact native species. If not controlled, Chinese privet ...

The summer is upon us, and so is the rainy season. Though the temperatures are soaring, the additional rain is beneficial for establishing newly installed plants. A good plant for installation ins ...