Laurel shrub

Although Otto Luyken laurel (Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’) are well-liked and extremely popular with landscape professionals (they make great evergreen foundation shrubs and hedges), these background beauties are less familiar to the general public because they’re not exactly flashy. They don’t scream, “Buy me! Buy me!” at the nursery (well, not so that I can […]

English Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is top evergreen privacy hedge. The hedge is large, fast-growing, drought tolerant & deer resistant.

🌳 How Close Can You Plant a Laurel Hedge to Your House? Find out the recommended distance and why it's essential to keep your laurel hedge at a safe distance from your property. 🏡 Learn how laurel roots and branches can cause damage to structures, and how their blooms can attract insects. 🚧 Discover tips for growing a laurel hedge in small gardens without compromising safety. #GardeningTips #LaurelHedge #HomeGarden

Privets are a controversial flowering shrub but all-in-all are widely considered to be a great garden addition. Learn why you should consider a privet.

If you are thinking about planting a new hedge and having doubts about which plant is the best for you, we offer a list of the most popular ones so you can choose whichever suits you best. Hedges are a necessary part of every garden, providing privacy, blocking wind, or…

An impressive fence does provide a welcome sense of privacy. Although even the nicest ones can have the unfortunate effect of shouting "keep out". Tall, thick, and dense evergreen shrubs on the other hand, also provide that sense of solitude but do so with a leafy whisper. Here are our favorites for all zones.

The Dwarf Cherry Laurel 'Otto Luyken' is an attractive evergreen shrub with lush bloom clusters. This plant is tough and hardy and extremely easy to grow.

If you don't feel like the same green manicured box or privet over and over again, you don't have to do without privacy protection entirely: hedges with flowers are much more attractive as privacy screens

Learn all the details on how to grow and plant Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), an evergreen shade loving shrub with beautiful spring flowers.

All you need to know about Portuguese laurel hedging is in this article! Find out how to plant it and maintain your laurel hedge here at Gardeners Dream