You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. A backyard can be a sanctuary for some people. It’s a place to which ...

Planning ahead for spring, on a frigid day in January, an Annapolis resident pruned a crepe myrtle tree. Afterward, he was left with a pile of slender, pliable branches ranging in length from three to ...

Many homeowners appreciate properties with clearly-defined borders, privacy and attractive landscaping. Creating natural plant fences with trees, shrubs or hedges can accomplish all three, especially ...

(MS) - Are you on the fence about fencing? Take a cue from nature and consider using natural elements to fence your yard. After all, you've worked hard to make your landscape beautiful. Why would you ...

Instead of a fence, you could plant trees and shrubs. An interlocking line of evergreens does a good job screening out sight and sound. But unless you spend a fortune for mature plantings, you’ll have ...

Lumber and construction costs are soaring. Instead of a wood fence, get your hands dirty with shrubs and plants for a natural border. If you’ve been thinking about installing a wooden fence in your ...

There's nothing quite like stepping out into your yard and enjoying the sweet sounds of ... traffic? If you live anywhere near a major roadway, you'll know that it can be difficult to spend time in a ...

Fencing serves many purposes. Some homeowners erect a fence for privacy, while others do so to contain pets and children. Because fencing can be expensive, some homeowners look for ways to cut costs, ...