Landscape designers identify “desire paths,” the most likely ways from Point A to Point B. Intentionally working with these ...

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

Who says floral themes are just for your garden? With this stunning and inexpensive DIY, you can bring a touch of the ...

I moved to Highland Park this summer and have seen deer wandering the neighborhood. Are there any steps I need to take this fall to protect my garden? — Andrew Wilson, Highland Park The larger the ...

Gardening can be a rewarding hobby, but not all plants make good garden companions. Some seemingly harmless plants can become invasive, overtaking other plants and even posing risks to pets and ...

Are deer feasting on your favorite garden plants? It's a common issue in suburban and rural ... so these are best avoided. But lavender and boxwood are often skipped in the buffet line and are great ...

Many other shrubs and plants can block views of your ... Hardy in zones 5 through 9, boxwood is unfortunately toxic, so it may not be the right privet alternative for those with pets or toddlers.

So, let's dive right in and explore these stunningly authentic alternatives to live ... a classic look with an artificial boxwood or something more whimsical with an azalea bush, having ...

while Panchito manzanita is an attractive evergreen shrub that will also appreciate a spot in the understory. For a beautiful boxwood alternative, Cockbun loves the variegated Cascade Sunburst ...

We’ve all seen the formal garden look with its neatly manicured boxwoods and perfectly symmetrical ... Yes, ground cover plants can be used as an alternative to grass. They provide the same ground ...