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 ...

These thickly attired evergreen shrubs stand upright and withstand neglect. Their height generally ranges from 8 to 12 feet, depending on the cultivar, although some can grow twice that height. You ...

If you're looking to update your garden this fall with some new planting picks, then why not go for options that are multipurpose? There are many beautiful choices that not only add color, texture, ...

I’m always drawn to the idea of creating sanctuaries in gardens. Secluded retreats, where you can escape for five minutes with a book and a coffee. Privacy matters ...

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 ...

No matter the size of your backyard, privacy is important and there are different ways to create it. Privacy shrubs offer several benefits over hardscape solutions ...

If you are considering planting a hedge, now is a great time to get it done. This allows the shrubs to take advantage of the less stressful conditions during the cool season to get established in the ...

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 ...

In many of our subdivisions across the country and Arizona, our houses are often near our neighbors. While neighbors are great, our homes are a retreat from the pressures of our daily lives. As such, ...