The Privet family includes multiple species, cultivars, and hybrids of privets that are often planted ornamentally but have a tendency to escape into natural habitats. KISMA focuses mainly on the ...

Barker, B. T. P., and Gimingham, C. T., J. Agric. Sci., 4, 76 (1911).

Thriving in sun or shade, the oval leaf privet is a crisp, pollution-tolerant hedge – making it ideal for homes in urban or ...

Few sights are as lovely as the red and gold hues of falling leaves, but having to rake and bag them—with no leaf mulcher in sight—can quickly make leaves lose their appeal. It only takes one ...

This story appears in the October 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. We have all held leaves, driven miles to see their fall colors, eaten them, raked them, sought their shade.

Leaf Blower Ratings Clean up your yard fast with a gas or electric leaf blower. Check out which ones offer convenient chute controls and comfortable handling.

During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the foods necessary for the tree's growth are manufactured. This food-making process takes place in the leaf in numerous ...

Spray wax is just one such product. It delivers that coveted glossy finish while protecting your paint—all in just a few quick sprays and wipes. The downside of the now-expansive detailing ...

In This Article People / Bridget Annear If your arm hurts just thinking about raking leaves in the fall, an electric leaf blower will make yard cleanup much quicker and less strenuous. These tools ...