Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What do you do if your neighbor crosses the property line? Whether or not you like your neighbors, privacy plants can take your ...

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.

I’m always drawn to the idea of creating sanctuaries in gardens. Secluded retreats, where you can escape for five minutes with a book and a coffee. Privacy matters ...

Privacy screens are one of the most versatile and effective ways to create a secluded patio area. These screens can be constructed from various materials, including ...

The other day, a resident from St. John wrote me to find out what types of trees or plants can be used for privacy. Hurricanes Irma and Maria have exposed many island homes’ privacy by removing trees.

I live in a neighborhood whose original houses were built 75 years ago. Those homes are modest single-story bungalows on 6,500-square-foot lots. However, as is the case in many Los Angeles ...

I’ve been up this “privacy” thing one side and back down the other. City lots are a fraction of what they once were. Houses, frequently two stories, are shoved together and apartments are pushed in ...

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 ...