Create the privacy you long for without a hefty price tag by planting a “living wall” of shrubs. Getty Images /seven75 Good fences may make good neighbors, but let’s face it­, fences are not very ...

JAZZ UP YOUR BACKYARD: Chinese Fringe-Flower Jazz Hands Bold is an excellent choice for a beautiful and easy-to-maintain hedge. (National Garden Bureau) “Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops ...

When deciding on the best privacy plants for your landscape, you'll want to consider three characteristics of the type of hedge you're eyeing. Our experts walk you through the decision-making process.

If you are considering planting a hedge, now is a great time to get it done. This allows the shrubs to take advantage of the less stressful conditions during the cool season to get established in the ...

Ever walk by a neighbor’s garden and wonder how they keep it looking so lush without breaking a sweat? Turns out, you don’t ...

These attractive shrubs for the front yard can improve curb appeal, add privacy, and even attract pollinators.

Did you hear about the guy who yelled loudly at two pigeons who were bothering his fence, and they both died of fright? I didn’t know you could kill two birds with one’s tone. Have you heard the old ...

Winter can feel like a long, gray stretch where gardens go to hibernate. But who says your outdoor space has to be dull and ...

Sometimes a shrub needs a sharp edge. Horticulturists agree that for most shrubs, selective pruning that retains their natural form is healthier, more attractive and much easier on the gardener than ...

I love pruning garden plants and its sense of accomplishment and opportunities to express my whims. Funny, for a guy who hasn’t had a haircut in decades, eh? Mostly, beyond getting rid of dead and ...