Finding the perfect balance between a yard that's low-maintenance and secluded can feel like a chore. Many folks settle for a wooden fence that eventually rots or for hedge plant options that never ...

Tired of feeling exposed in your own backyard? This Southern favorite can provide privacy in a relatively short time while ...

Turn a backyard into a haven with privacy trees. Find the best trees and shrubs for privacy from neighbors including ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two women planting potted tree saplings in a backyard. - Nikola Stojadinovic/Getty Images Fall gives you the perfect opportunity ...

Mid-sized choices are Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis), growing 15 to 25 feet with spring flowers, edible berries, and strong fall color; eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), a fast-growing ...

As winter begins to ebb in a few weeks, people will be thinking about landscape issues again. An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I ...

Feasting on fruit that you grew yourself, in your own garden, is the dream. The flavor is often better, and things work out considerably cheaper. Besides, fitting in a greengrocer or a supermarket run ...

For some, gardening is a therapeutic activity. For others, it’s less about the process and more about the end results—a beautiful, lush yard full of life and color. If you’re looking to fill out your ...

Purdue Landscape Report: An unfortunate question I am sometimes asked is similar to this: “I lost my prized shade tree! What can I plant that will grow fast and give me shade?” While there is no ...