Do you have an evergreen hedge or shrub by your house foundation that looks like it’s been there since the 1950s? Or the 1920s? Probably has. It’s probably yew. Some yews, in their native habitat of ...

Stressed for food this winter, a herd of pronghorn antelope ventured into some Idaho homes to browse the landscaping. They found tasty evergreens sheared into nice conical forms. All the antelope died ...

Yews (Taxus spp.*) are narrow-leaf evergreens that are popular hedge plants. They are tolerant of more shade than most evergreens and make excellent foundation shrubs. If you would like to trim your ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - What to do about a big yew? Prune it. Yew shrubs have been favorite foundation plants around houses for a long time. Unfortunately, most aren't native to our area, but yews can ...

Some homeowners may be trimming shrubs this time of year – taming those wild growths back to a manageable and more aesthetically pleasing level. If you have yew shrubs around the home, take great care ...

Q. My yew shrubs have done poorly this year. The foliage began turning yellow, and then brown. What’s wrong? A. After a bit of investigation, I discovered very wet soil around the yews. Further ...

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Evergreen shrubs form the backbone of the winter garden. Discover gorgeous evergreen shrubs that provide color and texture all year long. Learn how to use these plants to keep the garden looking its ...