“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 ...

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

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

Many plants will benefit from a healthy chop when the temperatures drop but these species are better off without a prune to ...

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 ...

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 ...

This swift-growing plant can help to add interest and create privacy in any yard, perfect for gardeners seeking quick results ...

Because this elegant and popular evergreen shrub is perfect for plant-sculpting, it's no wonder Stewart opted to include these boxwoods in her hedge maze. 'Green Mountain' boxwood doesn't grow as ...