Even non-gardeners know this shrub, one of the first to bloom in early spring. That does a lot for name recognition, especially when the leafless plant drips with golden yellow flowers. Talk about ...

Learn how to grow and care for Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria, a compact variety of Japanese cedar. Get to know the ideal light, ...

The wax leaf Ligustrum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that typically grows to about 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide if left unpruned. For most of the year the focal point of the shrub is its leaves, ...

Homeowners across the UK are on the lookout for fast-growing screening plants, and it’s not hard to understand why. As well ...

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world, so it can create a lush and exotic privacy screen very quickly. Some varieties of bamboo are invasive, so consider picking a slow ...

Privacy trees and hedges are a great way to create a peaceful sanctuary, but there's one Hamptons-loved variety that you ...

Best for: any space that calls for an attractive evergreen Best for: any space that calls for an attractive evergreen These fast-growing shrubs can be left to grow freely in zones 5 to 9 ...

Its stems are dense and covered with thorns, making Rugosa a great barrier shrub. It can grow as high as 6 feet with a width of 10 feet. This low-maintenance shrub has soft, dark-green foliage and ...

Woody plant growth is fascinating, and each year trees and shrubs produce a visible record of how much they grew. In fall, as woody plants go dormant, we can examine these signs for a glimpse of ...