Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pest and diseases can play a part in a patchy privet, but there are other potential causes to consider too - Alamy Privet hedges ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Privet is difficult to eliminate because it resprouts quickly and aggressively. Effective removal means cutting the plant down and ...

This shrub is pretty and easy to care for, so the appeal makes sense. But before you plant one, you should know there are ...

Privet hedge in front of a house - L-Jones-Photo/Shutterstock A thick hedge enhances aesthetics, privacy, and security. Hedges create a visual barrier that defines ...

I have a 54-year-old privet hedge that until recently has been growing very nicely on all sides. However, in the last two years, I have noticed that the sides are not growing new stems and are getting ...

Q: We have two large Chinese privet in our backyard (and tons trying to come up). Should we chop it down? Karen Hinds, Fulton County A: Yes, there are several reasons why you should chop down your ...

Earlier this year Gardening Australia filmed a story mentioning Ligustrum undulatum, which is more commonly known as privet. We received many concerned letters and emails pointing out that privet is a ...

Privet can be controversial in the gardening world.It grows quickly, so it's often grown as shrub used to create privacy screens, hedges, and fanciful topiary. It also grows easily—a little too easily ...

Privet is difficult to eliminate because it resprouts quickly and aggressively. Effective removal means cutting the plant down and removing the root system. In lieu of removing the root system, apply ...