If you live in a salty coastal climate, your plant options are more limited. For a tall privacy hedge, try this dense shrub ...

If you garden in the warmest parts of the U.S., plant this native shrub to attract catbirds, waxwings, and bluebirds, among ...

From fences to ornate garden screens, there are lots of ways to create more privacy for your outdoor space. But using shrubs has to be one of the prettiest solutions, especially if they provide ...

No matter the size of your backyard, privacy is important and there are different ways to create it. Privacy shrubs offer several benefits over hardscape solutions ...

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.

Hedges can be a wonderful alternative to solid fencing, but you're not just stuck with green ... check out the bold color of ...

If you’re considering planting a hedge, now is a great time to do it. Hedges are a row of shrubs or small trees. They can grow to be only a few feet tall or as high as 15 feet. The shrubs may be ...

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, ...

We are looking for a tall hedge on the lot line between us and our neighbors. Thinking Carolina laurelcherry (Prunus caroliniana) would be a good choice. How close should we plant them together to get ...

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 ...

FOR seven years, my next-door neighbor Paul and I abided by a gentleman’s arrangement to protect our privacy. I agreed to put on pants and a shirt whenever I got around to it — 10 o’clock, noon — ...