Looking for more shade, color, or privacy for your backyard? These landscaping trees are sure to beautify your property.

With the average size of home lots shrinking, installing plants for privacy is more important than ever before. Discover ...

The most-used privacy tree in the United States is the Leyland Cypress. Its soft, feathery leaves and sturdy, ...

Despite being characterized as a desert state, several shade plants can survive and thrive in Utah. Here are some options you ...

Arborvitae trees or evergreen trees add privacy and beauty to your yard. Check out some varieties to help you choose the best ...

For a more natural look to provide some cover, consider one of these hedge plants that act as a natural fence.

Partial shade allows a larger selection of plants including firespike, ti plant, beauty berry, begonias, ornamental gingers (some spread aggressively), peacock gingers, caladiums, bromeliads, flax ...

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic jasmine and cast iron plants are suitable for dense shade. Partial shade allows for a wider ...

Those shady spots in the landscape can make it challenging to grow a beautiful garden. Fortunately, there are more plants ...

When it comes to planting up privacy around decks, you have options. Depending on the space available, you might plant trees and shrubs in the ground to screen the deck or pot them up into ...

Consider mulching the soil when there is more shade than even shade-loving plants can tolerate. Add a table and chair for relaxing, and a few step­pers if needed, to enjoy the cool shade.