Fast-growing trees make natural sound barriers, as well as blocking undesirable views and forming privacy screens Trees are often the most prominent feature in a garden. They celebrate the cycle of ...

While fencing in your backyard can create some privacy, it's not always the best choice. Even Robert Frost wasn't so sure that good fences make good neighbors. As he puts it in the poem where that ...

Waiting a century for an oak to create shade in your yard is hard. However, the negative aspects of fast-growing trees make ...

Fast-growing plants have their benefits, but with these evergreens, there are also drawbacks. From being disease-prone to invasive, these are the ones to avoid.

15:38, Sat, Mar 1, 2025 Updated: 15:49, Sat, Mar 1, 2025 For green-thumbed enthusiasts, it’s a known fact that patience is what it takes to grow a thriving space. However, choosing fast-growing ...

Plus, scroll down for the eight must-have plants that will brighten up your garden A SAVVY woman has totally transformed her wooden fence thanks to a very affordable buy. So if you’re looking to add ...

Nothing will disturb your peaceful afternoon faster than a nosy neighbour poking their head into your garden. Not only is it rude, it’s a massive invasion of your privacy. Many of us live in houses ...

Once established, conifers provide lush green screening for very little effort. Super easy to look after, they need only ...

This type of tree is the ideal one for you to grow in the garden but it's important to plant it before the end of the month. If you’re hoping to get some extra greenery into your garden this year, ...

Giant redwoods - the world's largest trees - are flourishing in the UK, a study has found. The trees, which were first brought to the UK about 160 years ago, are growing at a similar rate to those ...