Coral bells are colorful perennial foliage plants with blooms in red, pink, orange, or white. Their low-maintenance and fast-growing nature make them excellent border plants. “Coral Bells are ...

Boxwood shrubs take well to container life. To transform them into a privacy fence, plant multiple boxwoods in tall, wide planters and arrange them along the border of your patio or deck.

Keeping your garden private isn’t just about blocking out the view of prying neighbours – it is about creating a ...

As you weigh your options, remember that hedges are an unnatural creation. Even with hardy plants, gardeners face an uphill battle maintaining the uniform look so often prized in traditional hedge ...

The plants in the front of your layered bed will be ground covers or border plants. For most gardens, these plants typically don’t get much bigger than about 18 inches tall.

Underplanting shrubs with low-growing perennials gives a lush effect, and it's a great way to keep weeds down. Dulcy Mahar gives her picks for plants.

Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster var.) trained as a hedge get 10 to 15 feet high, but usually 5 to 10 feet in landscape conditions. They have a narrow, upright habit and a fine texture, which some of the ...