19 Easy-Care Shrubs to Use as Hedge Plants for Outdoor Privacy
Boost privacy and add color and greenery in your yard by planting low-maintenance shrubs for hedge plants.
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Trees, Shrubs & Vines
14 Perennial Vines to Take Your Garden to New Heights
These beautiful perennial flowering vines and greenery vines come back to your garden every year without needing to be replanted after the winter.
11 Fast-Growing Shrubs to Fill Your Garden in No Time
Plant these fast-growing shrubs wherever you need to create quick cover, or just add color to your yard without it taking forever.
13 Fast-Growing Trees for a Privacy Screen in Your Yard
Plant these fast-growing trees and enjoy the beauty—and privacy—of a lush living fence in just a few years.
How to Plant and Grow Juniper
Junipers are versatile and tough and offer evergreen color and texture to any garden. Learn to grow it for your yard.
The 18 Best Conifer Trees for Year-Round Beautiful Landscaping
Conifer trees come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Our guide will help you make the best choices to add beauty and structure to your landscape.
How to Plant and Grow a Plumeria Tree
Learn how to grow plumerias for their delicate, five-petaled fragrant flowers. This guide includes how to grow these tropical shrubs and trees as potted plants in non-tropical climates.
How and When to Prune Boxwood—7 Must-Know Tips
Find out the best timing and techniques for how and when to prune boxwood shrubs correctly so you can make your cuts with confidence.
Planting a Bradford Pear Tree Might Be a Mistake—Here's Why
You might regret planting a Bradford pear tree because they are considered invasive plants with weak branches and a strong, unpleasant smell.
7 of the Worst Mistakes to Avoid When Pruning Plants
Pruning plants incorrectly can ruin your trees and shrubs. Get tips for making smarter cuts instead.
8 Surprising Hydrangea Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Discover the symbolism behind hydrangeas, little-known facts, and why you should never eat the colorful blooms.
Do Deer Eat Hydrangeas? Yes, But These 7 Expert Tips Will Protect Your Plants
Deer do eat hydrangeas quite happily. Keep the creatures at bay with these proven strategies from gardening experts.
The Best Types of Pear Trees to Grow for Your Climate
To choose a pear tree that will thrive in your climate, consider one of these types.
How to Plant and Grow Trumpet Vine
Learn to plant and grow trumpet vine, rugged plants with loads of bright trumpet-like blossoms. Use caution when planting—they're sometimes invasive.
How to Plant and Grow Crossvine
Add lush green foliage and stunning sunset-hued blooms to your garden structure with this easy-to-grow woody vine.
How to Plant and Grow Bottlebrush Buckeye
Find essential tips for planting and growing bottlebrush buckeye, a native shrub whose feathery white flowers attract butterflies.
How to Plant and Grow Flame Azaleas
Add sizzle to the spring garden and drama to autumn with these beautiful native shrubs.
How to Plant and Grow Passionflower
Find essential tips for growing passionflower, a species of vines that adds a tropical flair to your garden.
How to Plant and Grow Indian Hawthorn
Get essential tips on how to grow Indian hawthorn, a flowering evergreen for the full sun garden.
How to Plant and Grow a Quaking Aspen Tree
Quaking aspens are striking as fast-growing windbreaks, screens, and mass plantings. These cold-hardy trees grow almost 5 feet per year.