Privet has long been a popular hedging plant to provide a fast and dense screen. It is a quick-growing and versatile option ...

Mr. Baer on Lucas Creek Road in the Denbigh area of Newport News recently trimmed the low hedges that frame his property. The hedges may look like they’ve been butchered but you can bet warm ...

a hedge can soon lose its shape and end up casting unwanted shade. With a good pruning schedule you can keep hedges under control without too much effort. Most evergreen formal hedges like to be ...

Deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs are dormant now and this is an ideal time to prune most of them. Privet is an aggressive grower and some argue it is invasive and has no place on a city lot.

It sounds drastic, but privet tolerates such heavy pruning and it will allow you to gradually restore the hedge to the desired height with proper training over the next several years. Renovation ...

Keep formal hedges trim and looking smart with our easy pruning guide. A well-maintained hedge provides a good, smart boundary to a garden, but if left unchecked, a hedge can soon lose its shape ...