What: Taxus baccata “Fastigiata,” with the common name Irish yew, is an extremely useful evergreen conifer for sun or shade. Most commonly used for hedging purposes, it has a naturally upright ...

Planting shrubs and perennials in dense groups is not only good for creating a sense of privacy and seclusion in backyards, but it can also help to block out loud noises and sounds. So, if you live in ...

I am always surprised that more people do not propagate their own plants. With new technology you really don’t need green fingers to create exciting new shrubs, perennials and trees. I bought a small ...

A privacy Japanese yew hedge, ... You can then plant perennials beneath the canopy. Golden dewdrop (Duranta repens) is a shrubby perennial that can freeze and regrow in the spring.

In our increasingly congested society, it is not hard to justify wanting to protect one`s privacy, whether in our homes or in our yards. We can`t keep the smell of Fred`s barbecue on his side of th… ...

If one was starting off in the perennial gardening world, this would be a great place to start. Closer to home, the Theodore Klein Plant Awards program has been handing out a similar award since 1999.

While not everyone has the good fortune to own a garden wall, we can all grow hedges which, with imaginative planting, serve the same purpose whether as a boundary, wind break, or backdrop for ...

The Irish yew, Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata,' is a prime example of how useful an evergreen can be. It's a tough plant, needing no supplemental water once it's established. It grows in sun or part ...