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Are you tired of neighbors peering into your backyard, or are you seeking a natural and elegant solution to shield […]

What you do in your yard is none of the neighbors’ business, and it’s none of our business either. We’re […]

Commonly called privacy hedges, living fences can do more than provide a barrier to neighbors’ prying eyes. These are the […]

Drought-tolerant shrubs, like juniper, jojoba, or ninebark, can reduce water use by 60%-70%. The secret? Select species already adapted to your local climate.

Choose the best types of ornamental grasses for your landscape based on your yard’s conditions:
• Northern seas oats and Japanese forest grass for shade
• Blue oat grass and Mexican feather grass for sunny, dry spots
• Switchgrass for privacy screens
Cool-season varieties emerge early in the spring, warm-season grasses have dramatic colors, while evergreen types like black mondo grass provide year-round structure.

To cut back ornamental grasses, tie the bundle of grass with twine or rope; then use a hedge trimmer to cut the stems. Trim leftover jagged stalks with pruning shears to give the clump a neat shape. Dispose of the debris in the waste bin or add to your compost.