Looking for more shade, color, or privacy for your backyard? These landscaping trees are sure to beautify your property.

The most-used privacy tree in the United States is the Leyland Cypress. Its soft, feathery leaves and sturdy, ...

You may plant them along fences, along driveways, or even near the trunks of large trees to add pops of color ... in moderate climates and partial shade, making them ideal border plants ...

For a more natural look to provide some cover, consider one of these hedge plants that act as a natural fence.

A large upright native shrub with attractive silvery lance shaped leaves and red berries on female plants. They are well ...

This popular low-growing plant seems like a nice, innocuous groundcover, but it’s an aggressive grower that can spread 50 ...

One great place to put a native plant bed is the base of a tree. It creates what is called a 'soft landing' for caterpillars ...

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For those who aren't naturally gifted with gardening skills, here's the ultimate list of 13 fast-growing plants for an effortless garden upgrade. This list includes cornflowers, a common ...