Is there anything more capable of adding a sense of elegance to your landscape, while nostalgically teleporting you to the fictional Manderley estate, than a beautiful dense hedge around your lawn?

Privet has long been a popular hedging plant to provide a fast and dense screen. It is a quick-growing and versatile option for hedges, but one that needs regular pruning to keep it neat and looking ...

I have a 54-year-old privet hedge that until recently has been growing very nicely on all sides. However, in the last two years, I have noticed that the sides are not growing new stems and are getting ...

A thick hedge enhances aesthetics, privacy, and security. Hedges create a visual barrier that defines property lines, provides noise and wind reduction benefits, and is less expensive and more ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • The golden privet hedge in my backyard is 8 feet high with almost all the foliage at the top. What should I do to get the ...

Shrubs for hedges should be healthy and uniform. When selecting plants for a hedge, consider the area’s location, exposure, space for growth and desired landscape effect. Shrubs such as privet, ...

Question: I planted a privet hedge about 10 years ago. It's at the end of its life. It's overgrown and brittle and the rabbits are having a field day. Is there an evergreen hedge that would be a good ...

Would you be kind enough to recommend several very fast-growing hedges that need only half a day of sunlight? I would like them to remain full and close to the ground as they grow. They will be in a ...

Last month I spoke to y'all about our trees blooming and casting their pollen onto everything around us. Now here in May, with the pecan trees in full leaf, our trees have concluded their dance. Over ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I have a vigorous old privet hedge that has become too overgrown in recent years. I would like to cut it way back and start ...