Adaptable and easy to grow, California bay laurel is native to the West Coast and the only tree of the Lauraceae family found in the western United States. It grows best in full sun to partial shade ...

If you are considering planting a hedge, now is a great time to get it done. This allows the shrubs to take advantage of the less stressful conditions during the cool season to get established in the ...

Fences make good neighbors and so do hedges ... as long as they are done well. Hedges are the workhorses of the suburban garden. They define space. As superstars of the backdrop, they set the mood and ...

Hydrangeas are a first stop for anyone wanting a colorful garden, but they're too big for small yards. Swap them out for a ...

As gardens begin to stir back into life, bees are emerging too — and early nectar sources matter more than many gardeners realise. While hedges are often chosen for privacy or structure, the right ...

What: An exceptionally useful small shrub, Prunus laurocerasus “Mount Vernon” creates a dense, tidy evergreen mound in the garden. This dwarf form of the aggressive English laurel does not flower or ...

I live in a neighborhood whose original houses were built 75 years ago. Those homes are modest single-story bungalows on 6,500-square-foot lots. However, as is the case in many Los Angeles ...

If you are considering planting a hedge, now is a great time to get it done. This allows the shrubs to take advantage of the less stressful conditions during the cool season to get established in the ...