Leyland cypress, a hybrid of Monterey cypress and Nootka false cypress, is an appealing evergreen known for its rapid growth, adding 24 to 48 inches annually. Its gray-green foliage spreads in flat ...

Steve Nix is a natural resources consultant and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters. A rapidly-growing evergreen when young, ...

Moving into a new-build home is exciting. The clean lines, the fresh start, the potential. Then you step into the garden and ...

With its wind-resistant blue-green foliage, slow growth, and lots of stunning dwarf variants, this evergreen tree makes for ...

Q: I am curious about your thoughts on whether it's a good idea to continue using Leyland cypresses as a screening plant in this area. Mine took a beating both last winter and this one. A: I think ...

My Leyland cypress hedge has Seiridium unicorne canker fungus. The photo you see is one of many Leylands in my yard. I often regret my decision to plant the species but I also wish I had reviewed this ...

Leyland cypress must be one of the most controversial plants: it is viewed either as a godsend that swiftly provides privacy, or a rogue that cannot be tamed, robbing the garden of light and moisture ...

This winter was difficult for many plants, but Leyland cypress were the hardest hit. These trees are experiencing everything from browning tips to complete dieback. Leyland cypress can’t handle ...

So true is the saying, "Good fences make good neighbors." And, as we all know, fences come in all forms. Many homeowners opt for "living fences," using shrubs and trees to define the perimeters of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leyland cypress trees privacy screen for driveway - Darryl Brooks/Shutterstock Let's face it: Not everyone starts with their dream ...