An ideal hedge is dense and tall enough to block wind, mute noises, block views, or serve other functions based on your needs. Evergreen shrubs are popular for hedges because they offer the same ...

To add fall foliage to your landscape, plant dwarf fothergilla ( Fothergilla gardenii) in a sunny location with moist, acidic ...

Transform your dry landscape into a thriving oasis. Drought-tolerant shrubs, such as brittlebush, jojoba, or ninebark, bring ...

Q: I just read your answer to the question from the gardener who wants to plant a tall, skinny hedge. I'd also like to plant an evergreen hedge next spring, but I don't care for either yews or ...

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 ...

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) ...

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, ...

It’s easy to assume that all evergreen shrubs are tough as nails, since they don’t seem to change with the seasons. In fact, winter can be hard on evergreens. “Keeping their leaves all winter actually ...

Question: I planted a privet hedge about 10 years ago. It's at the end of its life. It's overgrown and brittle and the rabbits are having a field day. Is there an evergreen hedge that would be a good ...

When you’re outdoors pruning bare-branched trees and shrubs in winter, it may seem obvious to prune the evergreens too. That’s not a good idea, according to Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The ...