Using trees to provide privacy for a backyard is a beautiful and natural alternative to installing man-made screens or bulky garden structures. And, despite what you might think, you don't need acres ...

When looking for the best small trees for privacy, you need to keep an eye out for functionality as well as aesthetic. The best thing about choosing natural materials for outdoor spaces is that it can ...

In an ideal world, our gardens would be private sanctuaries where we can potter, entertain, and relax away from prying eyes. Yet, for many gardeners, the reality is quite different – spending time ...

Do you need to provide privacy to your garden, or plug gaps for security? Wykeham Mature Plants specialises in growing hardy ...

Today’s smaller lots make privacy screening a common concern for houses that overlook and/or be overlooked by neighbors’ homes. If your first idea is to plant a tree, please think again. I recently ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Trees are a wonderful investment in the future. Not only do they provide beauty, color, and shade, they ...

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 ...

In many of our subdivisions across the country and Arizona, our houses are often near our neighbors. While neighbors are great, our homes are a retreat from the pressures of our daily lives. As such, ...