Good fences make good neighbors.” The narrator of the famous Robert Frost poem “Mending Wall” wonders why his neighbor favors ...

Broadleaf evergreens Broadleaf evergreens make a dense screen. If you choose plants that will naturally stop growing at the height you want, they can be low-maintenance, too.

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For one of the best evergreen shrubs, try planting Pittosporum tenuifolium. I have used this evergreen many times, and not only does it have attractive foliage for year-round interest and screening, ...

AFor an informal screen, plant several types of evergreens. Match your selections to the different light conditions that seem to exist here.

For year-round color and visual interest, evergreens work hard to protect your yard and the wildlife that visits. Grow these four native evergreen shrubs for fab foliage, windbreaks, natural habitats ...

Your yard is your oasis, a retreat from the outside world, unless the traffic – or your neighbors – are a little too close ...

Plant this pest-free evergreen in full to part sun. It will mature to about 12 feet. It may sprout suckers giving you an extremely dense hedge. Cut the suckers at the soil line if you wish.

Question: I need an evergreen privacy screen. I live in southern Travis County and have a 450 ft property line that has a view to about 10 -12 neighbors back yards. I need something that won't be ...

In smaller yards, a careful selection of evergreen screening shrubs can create a pleasant feeling of enclosure. It’s vital in any setting to use plants that won’t dwarf the house (yours or the ...

Jeannine Florance, owner of Bamboo Gardens in Redmond, says most people choose bamboo when they look for an evergreen screening plant.

For a fast-growing screen plant, the arborvitae is a popular choice but it can be a challenge for several reasons. Think about using some good alternatives to the arborvitae.