An eastern red cedar thrives in a suburban landscape. - butterfly's dream/Shutterstock Planting large trees is one of the best ways to create some privacy, allowing you to enjoy nature from the ...

Several readers have asked related questions about hedges and hedgerows for privacy and animal control. Hedging is often appropriate for both tasks, but the choice of plants and the style of ...

Fences make good neighbors and so do hedges ... as long as they are done well. Hedges are the workhorses of the suburban garden. They define space. As superstars of the backdrop, they set the mood and ...

Benjamin Franklin famously advised, "Love your neighbor, yet don’t pull down your hedge." Unfortunately, hedges have generally been pulled down to make way for fences and walls; hard barriers that are ...

While fences can be attractive, they can also be expensive and create a feeling of being enclosed in your yard. Instead of building a fence to add privacy and security to your property, you can try ...

Hedges are wonderful landscape assets, providing privacy as well as a green backdrop. Some hedges are small — just a few feet high and a few feet long, while others can soar up to 10 or more feet and ...

About 40 or 50 years ago a previous homeowner planted a row of cedars along the east side of our yard. When Larry moved in next door eight or nine years ago, he planted 35 more, running along the ...