Good fences may make good neighbors, but let’s face it­, fences are not very charming. There’s a better, more attractive solution out there—hedge plants. Hedges are shrubs planted close together to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images / seven75 Good fences may make good neighbors, but let’s face it­, fences are not very charming. There’s a better, ...

Privacy hedges do the job, but they can create a boxed-in feel. This tree, on the other hand, still maintains light and airiness while adding privacy.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Create the privacy you long for without a hefty price tag by planting a “living wall” of shrubs. Getty Images /seven75 Good fences ...

If we're pitting hedges and fences against each other, in theory, hedges win out. Of course, we'd rather be looking at natural greenery than artificial structures, even when they're made from ...

Hedge plants really shouldn't be an afterthought. While they might be a little unglamorous or less showy than dahlias or poppies or peonies, hedge plants are the backbone of any garden, typically ...