SEAN GLADWELL / Getty Images. American holly is a large evergreen shrub that can grow 40 to 50 feet tall and 20 to 40 feet wide. Its signature dark-green, leathery leaves with pointed edges have ...

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Whether you're looking for something needly or broadleaved, low-growing or tall, here are 20 popular evergreen shrubs to plant for a well-rounded garden. Some of the plants on this list are toxic ...

American arborvitae ( Thuja occidentalis) is a low-maintenance, fast-growing evergreen tree that offers a tall privacy hedge. “American arborvitae stands as a timeless evergreen option,” Sons says.

From fences to ornate garden screens, there are lots of ways to create more privacy for your outdoor space. But using shrubs has to be one of the prettiest solutions, especially if they provide ...

Nellie R. Stevens holly (to 15 to 18 feet tall and 12 to 15 feet wide). Now we’re talking about the best shrub for a screening hedge. Unlike junipers and magnolias, it thrives in both sun and shade.

My father lives in a suburb, and he's crazy about growing shrubs and trees to create privacy. This is good, but he prunes and trims the existing trees, which are not meant to be curtains. We need ...

Q: The shrub in the photo is on the north side of a St Paul, Minn., home.It retains its waxy leaves in the winter and has colorful flowers in May. Can you please identify this bush? — Erik H. A ...