Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chinese lilac, miscanthus, star jasmine You’ve found your perfect backyard, but there’s building going on in the next plot and you ...

In an ideal world, our gardens would be private sanctuaries where we can potter, entertain, and relax away from prying eyes. Yet, for many gardeners, the reality is quite different – spending time ...

With the average size of home lots shrinking, establishing privacy plantings is more important than ever. When it comes to planting up privacy around decks, you have options. Depending on the space ...

Question: We just moved into a new home with a pool in the backyard. We are trying to figure out what to plant along the back fence to allow for a bit of privacy; we have no direct backyard neighbors ...

No matter the size of your backyard, privacy is important and there are different ways to create it. Privacy shrubs offer several benefits over hardscape solutions ...

Q: We would like to get privacy from two-story condominiums on our west property line. Unfortunately, there is only an 18-inch band of soil between the fence and our driveway. Do you have any ...

Ever feel like you can’t truly relax in your backyard because someone’s always peeking over the fence? There’s a simple fix—planting the right greenery can turn your space into a private oasis. Some ...

Plants serve a lot of purposes in the landscape, one of which is to add some privacy. Screening plants can help define and give purpose to a space. Homeowners may wish to screen or veil an area in the ...

Question: I would like some suggestions for plants to form a privacy screen between our backyard and our neighbor's. The site is shady, under old Texas Ash and pecan trees, and is located in North ...

We all need a peaceful space for quiet contemplation. One option is using plants for privacy and screening out unwanted noise and lights for a yard of any size. What should you look for in choosing ...