With an upright growth habit and loose, open canopy, oleander makes a graceful evergreen hedge in USDA zones 8-10. Plants are heat- and drought-tolerant once established, and grow well in coastal ...

Hedge planting can be transformational in any space. Instead of dull fencing or lifeless walls, adding a verdant accent to your boundaries is not only attractive, but it is also good for wildlife ...

Dealing with gaps is also feasible during renovation. Rather than replacement trees, which have to compete with the established hedge, a better solution is to bend a nearby shoot into gaps, tying it ...

The final part of our best-new-plants-of-2025 series concludes with a look at some of the top new trees and shrubs debuting ...

The researchers found that planting a range of flowering plants will best provide nectar over the warmer months. They recommend planting nectar-rich shrubs, and plants that flower in late summer and ...

Giving a hedge fewer haircuts will free up more of your gardening time for other things (although the amount of time saved will depend on the plants you choose). Discover some of the best plants for ...

Shrubs look beautiful in your garden, and planting certain varieties to attract, protect and provide shelter for wildlife can turn your garden into a natural haven. We've rounded up the best native ...

The best evergreen shrubs can be instrumental in giving a garden its unique identity with variations in flower, leaf form and fragrance The best evergreen shrubs lend structure to the bones of a ...

Choose a mixture of hedging trees and shrubs; birch, beech, oak, hazel, dogwoods and hawthorn are ideal. If you have a little patience, the best and cheapest way to create a native hedge is from ...

Pruning informal hedges depends on when they flower. Lavender, fuchsia, roses and other plants that flower on the current year's wood are best pruned in early to mid-spring, while those that ...

Just be prepared to deal with a cord and keep the blade sharp to get the best results. If you’re looking for a compact and lightweight tool for routine trimming of small hedges and shrubs ...