15 Shrubs That Add Privacy Fast—And Still Look Beautiful Year-Round

These evergreen or deciduous shrubs protect your garden oasis from prying eyes and create a sense of solitude.

This Yard Upgrade Can Add Privacy And Value—Without The Cost Of A Fence

Privacy hedges boost your home's value without breaking the bank. Here's why you should consider a privacy hedge instead of a ...
House Digest on MSN

Goodbye privacy fence: Here's an evergreen hedge to grow instead

Looking to trade your back yard privacy fence for a natural evergreen hedge? Try this fast-growing variety that makes for a ...
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The window for pruning these 7 shrubs and perennials is right now (if you want to keep them healthy), says an expert horticulturist

October is a magical time of year in the garden, when the colors change and temperatures drop. The first frosts of the year hit, leaves drop from the trees, and borders begin to fall from their summer ...
The Topeka Capital-Journal

Fences, hedges each have advantages

Consider a hedge if you're in need of a fence. When managed properly, hedges cost less, outlast wooden fences, are more attractive than most walls, and produce wildlife- and pollinator-pleasing ...
Timesonline

Over the Garden Gate: Pruning deciduous shrubs in the landscape

Determining what time of year to prune your ornamental deciduous shrubs can be tricky and confusing, but we hope to clear up some misconceptions and provide clear guidance for several common landscape ...
BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

Early flowering shrubs to prune now, and how to do it

Winter honeysuckle is a large deciduous shrub. Remove the oldest stems near to the base of the shrub, to encourage regular ...
The Columbian

Examining pros, cons of using hedge as a fence

Consider a hedge if you’re in need of a fence. When managed properly, hedges cost less, outlast wooden fences, are more attractive than most walls, and produce wildlife- and pollinator-pleasing ...