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 ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

If you're looking for a more natural look to provide some privacy cover, consider one of these hedge plants that act as a natural fence. Mykola Sosiukin / Getty Images A hedge is formed when bushes or ...

They may be pretty, but invasive shrubs crowd out native plants and ruin local ecosystems in your backyard. Keep these ...

You might recall that when a reader wrote about twin rows of Italian cypress — one established and healthy, the other newer and dying — the SoCal Garden Clinic asked a Pasadena nurseryman to tackle ...

Outsmart hungry deer with this stunning plant collection. Discover gorgeous shrubs that resist deer browsing. Learn how to use these deer resistant plants to add color and texture to the garden.

Most front or backyards tend to rely on hedge plants to provide a green boundary for privacy and security. There are hundreds of different species to choose from, and whether you have a preference for ...

Hedges are a common part of landscapes, useful for creating privacy, screening unsightly views or establishing a barrier. View full sizeIllustration by Kenneth Harrison / The Times-Picayune They are ...

I wrote last week about the bare root planting season, one major advantage of this is for hedge planting. Container grown hedge plants can be planted all year but usually we are talking large ...

Jim Putnam is the plant expert from the Southern Living Plant Collection. Mary Phillips is the head of native plant habitat strategy/certifications at the National Wildlife Federation. Janet Sluis is ...