Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A yew hedge in front of a house. Yews (Taxus spp.*) are narrow-leaf evergreens that are popular hedge plants. They are tolerant of ...

If you’re looking for a shrub that stands up to almost anything, yew found it! The yew bush tolerates many conditions, from drought and shade to sun and moist soil. With a bit of annual maintenance, ...

Evergreen hedges are an effective way to ensure privacy in your yard. They maintain their foliage throughout the year, providing constant coverage while helping to hide unsightly features. These ...

At a time of year when we often decorate with holly, mistletoe, pine, fir and spruce, it’s easy to overlook some of our most common evergreens: yews. In many Chicago-area neighborhoods and suburbs, ...