Finding the best trees for privacy is an important part of planning your backyard, and it's especially useful in neighborhoods that have houses set close together. These trees allow you to enjoy the ...

Privacy trees and hedges can add much-needed and beautiful separation from neighbors, busy streets, and less-than-ideal views. The best choices for privacy trees will ...

With new homes shrinking in size while the neighborhoods become denser, the need for privacy has never been more pressing. But with backyards growing modest in tandem, traditional favorites like ...

Trees provide shade, shelter, and sometimes fall color and fruit. But privacy? That’s up for debate. Depending on your yard, a tree can create a screen—you just need to be careful where you place it.

Establishing privacy for your backyard and home is important for creating a secure and tranquil environment where you can relax, entertain guests, and enjoy outdoor activities. Not only do privacy ...

But sometimes the best fence isn’t a fence at all. It’s a wall of trees and shrubs. Screen trees and large hedge plants can often grow much higher than a typical fence, helping to block unwanted views ...

I’ve written here and in print about living green walls, structures that allow homeowners to create a wall of living plants inside and out. They’re an interesting trend, something that might appeal to ...

The other day, a resident from St. John wrote me to find out what types of trees or plants can be used for privacy. Hurricanes Irma and Maria have exposed many island homes’ privacy by removing trees.