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 ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. This evergreen shrub ...

These shrubs will turn your landscape into a serene retreat. Catherine McQueen / Getty Images If you want to create privacy in your yard, skip the fence and try growing shrubs instead. There are many ...

Question: I need advice on what tall evergreens I can plant along a fence line for privacy. I need trees that will be at minimum 8 to 10 feet tall at maturity, are aesthetically pleasing and provide ...

Ever feel like your yard is missing something, but you’re not sure what? Tall plants could be the secret ingredient that brings everything together. They offer height and structure, making your garden ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Question: I need several trees/tall shrubs for a screen well away from the house. The important height range is in the 4-7' range for effective screening. Soil is caliche rich but can be amended, sun ...

Hedges can be attractive and functional additions to landscapes. From only a few feet to as much as 15 feet tall, they may be clipped for a formal look, pruned to control size and shape or allowed to ...