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

I've always thought of privacy planting as a necessary evil. Rather than being based on aesthetics, this style of gardening generally relies on the imperative of seclusion, giving it an overly ...

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 ...