Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images / seven75 Good fences may make good neighbors, but let's face it­, fences are not very charming. There's a better, ...

Hedges are formed by planting bushes or shrubs closely together to create a natural fence. These hedge plants are ideal for providing privacy, blocking wind, and reducing noise from busy streets. Not ...

There are many perks to living in a suburban community or having a lot of neighbors. One of the downsides, though, is a lack of privacy. With homes built so close together, it's not always easy to ...

Before you add a fence or hedge to your yard for privacy, consider adding this tree, which offers tons of shade and a natural ...

Sometimes we all need a little privacy. Maybe you'd like to sit on the patio and sip your coffee while lounging in your PJs. Or maybe there's a view of an ugly brick wall or your neighbor's garbage ...

If you want to create privacy in your outdoor space, hedges with dense foliage offer excellent natural barriers and backdrops. They add visual appeal to your landscape while blocking out neighbors or ...

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 ...

If you are considering planting a hedge, now is a great time to get it done. This allows the shrubs to take advantage of the less stressful conditions during the cool season to get established in the ...

What to do this week As summer winds down, we let the garden wind down, too, as plants begin to prepare for winter dormancy. Stop fertilizing perennials and roses. But if you neaten up the perennial ...

Did you hear about the guy who yelled loudly at two pigeons who were bothering his fence, and they both died of fright? I didn’t know you could kill two birds with one’s tone. Have you heard the old ...

If you are considering planting a hedge, now is a great time to get it done. This allows the shrubs to take advantage of the less stressful conditions during the cool season to get established in the ...