Before you start planting your hedge you need to think carefully about how it will affect your yard. Consider the height and ...

If you are looking for statement fragrant evergreens or fragrant hedge plants, arborvitae is one plant genus to consider, with the leaves producing a citrus-like scent when crushed. While they do ...

Prepare your site well; remember that the hedge will be in place for a number of years so a good start for your young plants is essential. Remove any weeds and large stones, dig the area over and ...

Plants that can be pruned now include most hedges, shrubs and shade trees, and summer-flowering trees and shrubs such as crape myrtle, oleander, vitex, althea and abelia. Walk around your ...

Hedges of hawthorn, hazel and other native trees and shrubs can be clipped fairly tightly. However, it is better for wildlife to leave them to grow uncut for several years to promote flowering, which ...

Pruning informal hedges depends on when they flower. Lavender, fuchsia, roses and other plants that flower on the current year's wood are best pruned in early to mid-spring, while those that ...