“Fast-growing hedges, such as cherry laurel, privet, leylandii and bamboo, are the perfect alternative to man-made fences. Leylandii is especially quick, growing up to 90cm a year and requiring little ...

There are other options that may meet most of your preferences, including native trees such as cottonwood, basswood, river ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

Winter is fast upon us. The shortest days of the year are ahead, but gardening is done for most of us. That being said, I ...

A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.

A key part of how to winterize raised garden beds is to amend and improve the soil. You can improve soil health and fertility ...

Learn how to grow and care for Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria, a compact variety of Japanese cedar. Get to know the ideal light, ...

The wax leaf Ligustrum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that typically grows ... To grow this bush as a hedge, position your shrubs 4 feet apart to allow for growth. As the shrubs fill out, dense ...

Winter is fast upon us. The shortest days of the year are ahead, but gardening is done for most of us. That being said, I ...

Our rainfall this year might look "normal" on paper, but it was functionally dry much of the time -- enough to make it a ...

Plastic pollution is a huge issue on a global scale, but it could be harming your backyard. Tiny pieces of plastic can chip ...

If you want a tree or shrub to grow faster and larger ... Somalski says the fast feeding 19-19-19 will still do. It’s just ...