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, ...

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

Be sure to monitor your plant’s moisture levels, as well, as plants may not need as much watering in the winter. If your ...

There are other options that may meet most of your preferences, including native trees such as cottonwood, basswood, river ...

“Fast-growing hedges, such as cherry laurel, privet, leylandii and bamboo, are the perfect alternative to man-made fences. Leylandii is especially quick, growing up to 90cm a year and requiring little ...

A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.

Ground covers are generally considered low maintenance, but there are some basic rules you'll want to follow for thriving ...

Plants grow taller and wider with cambium stem cells, supporting strength, stability, and environmental resilience.

International mega banks, funded by taxpayer dollars, are the biggest, fastest-growing source of climate finance for the ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

The UK is home to some pretty hardy robust weeds and sadly, some of these plants are so tough they can push up through the ...

Invasive, fast-growing plants can quickly take over a garden — and a neighbor's garden — if they aren't kept in check.