Fences make good neighbors and so do hedges ... as long as they are done well. Hedges are the workhorses of the suburban garden. They define space. As superstars of the backdrop, they set the mood and ...

In one of his famous poems, Robert Frost wrote: "Good fences make good neighbors." Does this apply to hedges as well? It might, if the hedge is on your property line. Hedges are eco-friendly ...

Generally less expensive and more eco-friendly than fencing, a fast-growing hedge is a popular solution for a privacy screen. Unlike most wood fences, a well-planted hedge won’t need replacement after ...

Plants can make the area around your house look great, but choose the wrong ones, and you might be setting yourself up for some big issues later on. From cracked foundations to mold buildup and even ...

If you've been looking for a more unusual species to grow as a privacy hedge, you may well have come across a form of mock orange (Murraya paniculata), a citrus-smelling shrub that's heat-tolerant and ...

It’s a bad sign for the health of your shrubs if they are leafing out sparsely now and there is no new growth at the base. If the top of a shrub is thin and there is substantial new growth at the base ...