You don’t need a fence to maintain your privacy when you can block your nosy next-door neighbor from peering into your yard with the help of plants. These trees (along with some shrubs and vines) can ...

What do you do if your neighbor crosses the property line? Whether or not you like your neighbors, privacy plants can take your yard to the next level. In fact, certain trees and shrubs are very much ...

Yew is a perfect shrub choice for privacy. Its needled foliage is evergreen, so you don't have to worry about losing privacy when winter comes. A row of yew shrubs can easily be clipped into a neat ...

Looking for a shrub that can do double-duty in your yard by creating privacy and attract beneficial insects? Consider this ...

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 ...

All the privacy shrubs in the world won't give your home and yard a feeling of solitude and seclusion if the plants keep getting decimated by hungry deer. It can be frustrating to have to think twice ...

Cooler weather of the past weekend allowed us to dream that months of great patio and garden entertaining and relaxation are in the near future. Let’s outline some of the ways we can get the most out ...

The cool season from November through February is an excellent time to plant hardy trees, shrubs and ground covers in our area. That makes the next few weeks a great time for planning landscaping ...

Evergreen shrubs form the backbone of the winter garden. Discover gorgeous evergreen shrubs that provide color and texture all year long. Learn how to use these plants to keep the garden looking its ...

Establishing privacy for your backyard and home is important for creating a secure and tranquil environment where you can relax, entertain guests, and enjoy outdoor activities. Not only do privacy ...