You might be surprised to learn that some magnolia cultivars make great privacy hedges. One in particular also boasts pretty ...

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 ...

Trees and shrubs grow in the front yard of a house, including shrubs with red flowers and tall evergreens - Pavel Str/Shutterstock Shrubs can be a reliable presence in your garden, providing screens ...

GIVE YOURSELF SOME PRIVACY: This dense, upright evergreen offers vibrant reddish new growth, black berries, and petite leaves, making it an ideal boxwood replacement. (National Garden Bureau) ...

Brighten up your flower beds this year by planting a flower that blooms in cooler months, offering color next to your vibrant ...

A height over 6 feet and dense foliage are basic requirements for a privacy hedge. Favorite plants include: -- Yew: Its decent height and dense growth makes it a great evergreen hedge. Some varieties ...

Evergreen shrubs can provide a lush display year-round, but if you pair them with these beneficial plants, they'll likely be ...

Late autumn to winter is the time to plant bare-root hedges, so gardening editor Sharon Amos shares everything to know about ...

When it comes to creating a sense of privacy in your garden or yard, a living wall composed of closely planted shrubs forms a green barrier with substance and style. What better way to hide buildings, ...

Winter doesn’t have to mean a dull, lifeless yard—even though so many landscapes slip into a sleepy gray slump the moment ...

Winter is a perfect time to buy and plant new trees, shrubs or hedges. And it's the ideal season for digging up and moving any existing ones that would do better in another spot. Even if you have no ...