“Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams.” – Hosea Ballou. “I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” – Kellie Elmore. “Deep summer is when ...

Boxwood has been a popular evergreen plant for hedging or topiary for centuries. However, more people are seeking boxwood ...

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 ...

One of the most distinctive features of Europe’s fine gardens is their evergreen hedges. Hedges are used as formal borders, to separate garden rooms, to create deep green backgrounds for flowers, and ...

Controlling ground squirrels around homes can be challenging because of their digging abilities and their high reproductive output. (Terry Richard/staff) Summer may be over, but gardening questions ...

A height over 6 feet and dense foliage are basic requirements for a privacy hedge. Favorite plants include: -- Yew: Its decent height and dense growth makes it a great evergreen hedge. Some varieties ...

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 ...

Hedge planting can be both practical and decorative, providing privacy and security for your home while also adding greenery and texture to the yard. There are so many shrubs that can be used as hedge ...

Whether you're an avid gardener or a beginner, you're probably already at least a little familiar with magnolia trees. After all, these elegant flowering trees are super popular in the South. There's ...

Question: I planted a privet hedge about 10 years ago. It's at the end of its life. It's overgrown and brittle and the rabbits are having a field day. Is there an evergreen hedge that would be a good ...

Q: What is the best way to store leftover vegetable seeds? A: If you have a small vegetable garden, you often don’t use all the seeds in a packet, but you don’t have to throw the remaining seeds away.