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 ...

Looking to hide an eyesore in the garden? From wheelie bins to plastic toys, these low-maintenance plants make unsightly ...

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Two houses with little to no privacy between each other in their backyards. - Artazum/Shutterstock If you've ever felt exposed while sitting outside in your yard, you could probably do with a little ...

URBANA — 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 a particular ...

Good fences may make good neighbors, but let’s face it­, fences are not very charming. There’s a better, more attractive solution out there—hedge plants. Hedges are shrubs planted close together to ...

Create natural screening in outdoor spaces with one of these non-invasive planting choices ...

I’ve been up this “privacy” thing one side and back down the other. City lots are a fraction of what they once were. Houses, frequently two stories, are shoved together and apartments are pushed in ...