With their branches and size, they make great foundation plants, provide the backbone of garden beds and can create a privacy screen or hedge for your yard. MY LATEST VIDEOS If you want your bushes to keep their look all year round, then evergreen shrubs are the way to go. And if you...
I think of the wonderfully structured hedge mazes of the classic English country garden when I think of boxwoods. Some varieties remain close to the ground, making an excellent border for a footpath. Still, others can be towering, making them excellent for a privacy hedge. Camellia These Asian...
The dense foliage and tight branching make this a good choice for a hedge or privacy screen.TIPS FOR CHOOSING AN EVERGREEN TREEThe size of an evergreen tree at maturity is only one of many factors to consider when choosing the best specimen for your garden. Here are other important ...
If you are planting a screen or hedge, we have special guides for planting hedges, windbreaks and privacy screens. Preparing the Planting Site Good soil preparation is the key to the success of your tree. Whatever your soil is like, use it. Do not try to dig a hole and fill it with ...
can also be grown as a hedge suited to privacy. The glossy, leathery leaves have spiny teeth and when the fragrant white flowers are pollinated by bees, they form the iconic red holly berries. This plant grows in USDA zone 6-8 but is considered invasive in California, Alaska, and ...