Summer heat waves take a toll on shrubs, and can turn them into a fire risk near your home. These drought-proof beauties will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Landscaping with hedges is a no-brainer when it comes to adding easy structure to your yard, whether it's a soft natural screen, ...

When you want to define space in your landscape, but trees are too tall and bushes are not evergreen, the perfect solution is an evergreen hedge. In landscapes, hedges are most commonly used to define ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A thick hedge enhances aesthetics, privacy, and security. Hedges create a visual barrier that defines property lines, provides ...

Making mistakes in the garden is a time-honored tradition. A few flowers are bound to die from neglect or bad weather.

I had a chance recently to meet an extraordinary, energetic, young landscape architect. It was energizing to visit and chat with someone who is talented, passionate and willing to share his great ...

When we moved here 60 years ago, the property had three long hedges. Today, only one remains. I quickly discovered there wasn't enough spare time to prune all the hedges. One of the hedges was full of ...

For nearly ten years, Margaret Lewis treated the row of evergreen shrubs along her backyard fence as more than just landscaping.

Privet hedge in front of a house - L-Jones-Photo/Shutterstock A thick hedge enhances aesthetics, privacy, and security. Hedges create a visual barrier that defines ...