Create the privacy you long for without a hefty price tag by planting a “living wall” of shrubs. Getty Images /seven75 Good fences may make good neighbors, but let’s face it­, fences are not very ...

If you want to create privacy in your outdoor space, hedges with dense foliage offer excellent natural barriers and backdrops. They add visual appeal to your landscape while blocking out neighbors or ...

Jim Putnam is the plant expert from the Southern Living Plant Collection. Mary Phillips is the head of native plant habitat strategy/certifications at the National Wildlife Federation. Janet Sluis is ...

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 ...

“Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.” – James Bryce. “I think patriotism is like charity—it begins at home.” – Henry James. ...

Having a little privacy in your yard can be nice. It can help you enjoy time with your family or allow you to do yard work without feeling like you're being watched. There are a couple of different ...

Looking for privacy with a biodiversity benefit? Ditch the formal hedges and grow this mix that will provide berries, seeds, ...

I live in a neighborhood whose original houses were built 75 years ago. Those homes are modest single-story bungalows on 6,500-square-foot lots. However, as is the case in many Los Angeles ...

Fine out why mixed-species hedgerows are becoming so popular and how you can create one at home ...