Good fences make good neighbors.” The narrator of the famous Robert Frost poem “Mending Wall” wonders why his neighbor favors ...

Privet has long been a popular hedging plant to provide a fast and dense screen. It is a quick-growing and versatile option for hedges, but one that needs regular pruning to keep it neat and ...

Many homeowners think that hedges can only consist of boxwood, privet, or arborvitae, but just about any plant that meets your size and ornamental appeal prescription can be used as a hedge ...

Privet. Getty / Federica Grassi. Privets "truly thrive on neglect," says Niemann. ... "It can be used as an accent piece or as a hedge plant." Zones: 3 to 12. Size: 6 to 12 feet tall.

How to plant a hedge. ... beech, native privet and field maple are great sources of food and also provide nesting sites and protection for a range of wildlife. For added value, ...

Hardy privet hedges win back their place in the sun as experts say they can deal with all types of weather. By COLIN FERNANDEZ ENVIRONMENT EDITOR. Published: 19:58 EDT, 6 May 2024 | Updated: 20:22 ...

Burning bush shrubs may appear pretty in the fall, when their leaves turn a blazing bright red. But they also are pretty invasive, and this year they earned a spot on Pennsylvania’s list of ...

The name privet (Ligustrum spp.) is synonymous with hedge. Its ability to regenerate after shearing has made it a popular living fence in American gardens, yet this resiliency is also what has ...