When pruned in February with the right levels of sun exposure, this small hedge tree adds a wonderful aesthetic touch and even privacy to your yard.

In addition to lending shade and visual appeal to your yard, a healthy green hedge can make it feel more secluded. In most cases, the best plants for privacy hedges are easy to maintain and ...

We talk a lot about how native plants are great choices for our landscapes, but one of our native plants — a tree to be exact — we don’t hear much about is the hedge apple. In fact, I don’t remember ...

Trees in hedges help with habitat provision and carbon storage, bringing diversity and resilience to the farmed landscape, while providing continuity when hedges are being managed. For farmers and ...

Each year in mid- to late October, the OSU Extension office fields questions about hedge apples, an oddity of nature which seem to fall from the sky in autumn. These large and heavy fruits with an odd ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early blossoms are visible. However, this month is also crucial for pruning hedges ...

Weekend Gardener Valle Novak explores how native and domestic berry plants contribute to landscape design, soil compatibility, ornamental value, and wildlife support, with guidance on suitable ...

This month, I have two garden talks to deliver, first on Tuesday the 10th in East Dean Village Hall, and second on Wednesday ...