Evergreens should form the backbone of your front yard planting scheme, providing a focal point with one distinctive style on show or alternatively providing a framework against which other plants can ...

Is there anything more classic than a boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) hedge? They make appearances in elegant gardens in nearly every part of the world, but they are practical too. These evergreens are ...

Privacy fences can help keep prying eyes out of your backyard, but they can look drab and dull -- especially several years after installation. If you're tired of ...

Maybe it’s not as much fun as planting a cutting garden or garden full of romantic flowers, but foundation plantings matter. Foundation shrubs are those that you plant near the base of your house to ...

Evergreens have always been popular shrubs, and it’s easy to understand why. They offer low maintenance, year-round color, even if you live in the snowy north. Their dense branches offer food and ...