A shaded balcony doesn’t have to feel exposed, bare, or unwelcoming. With the right tall container plants, you can create a ...

Few things beat turning your own balcony into a sheltered little retreat. But in the city especially, one thing is often missing: privacy. Neighbours can see straight in, the building opposite feels ...

We all want privacy in our backyard, and there are plenty of ways of going about it that won’t upset the neighbors or detract from the aesthetics of your own space. Of course, I’m talking about ...

A modern suburban yard with a garage and evergreen privacy trees - Aleksandr Khmeliov/Shutterstock After a hectic growing season in the garden spent carefully watering, deadheading, and generally ...

The blossoms are out, the sun is (sort of) shining, is spring finally here? I decided to venture out of hibernation into the garden this weekend (umbrella in hand, just in case), and one issue became ...

There are plenty of simple tricks and ideas that will bring more privacy to your backyard. One of the best options is to plant several Japanese cleyera shrubs along your fence line or wherever you ...