Without strategically placed evergreens in the yard, it can feel like prying eyes are looking right into your home. Not only ...

Foundation plantings are like spandex garments. They smooth out bumpy features and add a dressy look. Though the lovely ...

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

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, ...

This week's Plant Pick of the Week is a down-sized version of a deer-resistant arborvitae that's a better size for most ...

Want to spend more time enjoying your garden and less time maintaining it? Discover low-maintenance shrubs and perennials ...

Sick of dealing with neighbours that can't mind their own business? Don't worry, there is an easy and affordable way to block ...

I've had a treat this year wandering round other people's gardens during the garden festival. In previous years our own garden was open and so it was difficult to get out and about and visit some ...

NO ONE wants nosey neighbours being able to peep into their garden, especially during the hot summer months. That’s why this ...

Green drenching is top of our list of backyard ideas at the moment, and for good reason; the garden world’s latest love ...

Spruce up your garden or patio this summer with an eye-catching and exotic centrepiece with this umbrella bamboo that's ...

Here are some grasses that handle wet winters and dry summers with relative ease, while adding year-round interest and texture.