There are many ways to create a barrier in the garden, but hedges offer a more natural and vibrant option than classic fencing. A hedge can be made of any close-growing shrubs or bushes that form a ...

Question: I live on a golf course, and would like to create a hedge of holly bushes to keep the golfers off my property. The area in mind is sandy soil and gets partial sunlight. Are there certain ...

Once the festivities are over, you take down the Christmas tree and pack away the decorations for another year. All of your holly-shaped ornaments and faux greenery are among them, but holly deserves ...

Hedges are a common part of landscapes, useful for creating privacy, screening unsightly views or establishing a barrier. View full sizeIllustration by Kenneth Harrison / The Times-Picayune They are ...

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 ...

Isn't it nice when gardening is a satisfying hobby instead of a chore? When you fill your yard with no-fuss trees, shrubs, and perennials, it really helps put the joy back into growing plants. It ...

You may have heard the old proverb “good fences make good neighbors.” Robert Frost made the phrase popular in his poem “Mending Wall.” The debate may have begun there, but I say the same can be true ...