Looking to turn your yard into a secluded oasis? While a fence certainly provides privacy, it doesn't have the beauty (or ...

For those without the time or inclination to tend the garden year-round, low-maintenance privacy planting is the perfect solution. Hardy shrubs, fast-growing trees for privacy, climbers, and ...

Fences provide the perfect support system for vines and other climbing plants. Discover gorgeous annuals and perennial vines that grow quickly but will not overwhelm your fence. Learn how to use these ...

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 ...

Not only do they look striking—as proven by the 15 vertical garden ideas below—living walls can actually make you healthier, both physically and mentally. Research has shown that air-purifying green ...

Q. An apartment building across our back fence has a second-story balcony overlooking our yard. What are the best plant options for privacy? A. Clumping bamboo is becoming popular as a fast-growing ...

For healthy garden plants, you'll want to perform tasks at specific times of day. For instance, watering is ideal in the ...

The third week of September is National Houseplant Week, a nod to the fact that we’re turning our attention to indoor plants. It’s a great time to explore a practice called kokedama and have a little ...