While bees and butterflies may be welcome visitors in your yard, nosy neighbors and passersby are likely less appreciated. Luckily, there's a North American native shrub that not only makes a great ...

Looking for a shrub that can do double-duty in your yard by creating privacy and attract beneficial insects? Consider this ...

When deciding on the best privacy plants for your landscape, you'll want to consider three characteristics of the type of hedge you're eyeing. Our experts walk you through the decision-making process.

Jim Putnam is the plant expert from the Southern Living Plant Collection. Mary Phillips is the head of native plant habitat strategy/certifications at the National Wildlife Federation. Janet Sluis is ...

When looking for plants to grow as living privacy screens, you might have quick-growth options fairly high on your list of must-haves. But when it comes to shrubs, trees, and ornamental grasses, you ...

Your patio allows you to relax, disengage from the worries of day-to-day life, and connect with nature. It is your special space, so it makes sense that you want a little bit of privacy from your ...