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I'm convinced Ina Garten has discovered the secret to perfect privacy planting – the greenery at her Hamptons home is stunningly coordinated

An archival image of the Barefoot Contessa's Hamptons home in 2008 showcases the best privacy planting I've ever seen - here's what it taught me

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7 plants to never prune in September – a professional gardener's take on the flowers and shrubs not to trim (or risk killing them)

Keep the pruning shears in the garden shed this month, or risk damaging these popular plants

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Kate Moss's early 2000s privacy planting channels English countryside charm with quintessential cottage style – and it's trending for 2026

Cottagecore is back, and Kate's garden from the early 2000s is the perfect inspiration – her English ivy and stone walls channel countryside charm

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John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy's pared-back privacy planting embodies old money style – it's the simplest (but most impactful) I've ever seen

Simple hedging and ivy create a stunning effect at the Kennedy family home in an archival image of John F. Kennedy and Jackie O from 1953

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How to take evergreen magnolia cuttings – late summer is the best time to take semi-ripe cuttings and grow more magnolia trees for free

If you have a large Southern magnolia (or other evergreen species), August is a good time to take cuttings

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How to take forsythia cuttings – August is the ideal time to take semi-ripe cuttings and grow more spectacular shrubs for free

Propagate more of your favorite shrubs at zero cost this summer

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Need privacy planting inspiration? Michelle and Barack Obama's Chicago home is the only blueprint you could ever need – and it's so easy to replicate

Privacy planting gains a new meaning in the former Presidential couple's Kenwood front yard – a master gardener unpacks its illuminating lessons

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Inside Ina Garten’s dreamy summer garden: The romantic plants that bloom for months – and expert tips to grow them yourself

A collection of pink and red climbing flowers creates a beautiful, welcoming vibe in Ina Garten's outdoor space – it's simple to replicate

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Now is the time to take sage cuttings – this is the easiest way to grow more herbs for free, just like a pro gardener

Summer is the perfect time to take semi-ripe sage cuttings

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Should you deadhead agapanthus? Here's what I always do as a professional gardener, for minimum fuss and maximum flowers

Learning how to deadhead agapanthus will keep your blooms in tip-top shape

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How to take lantana cuttings – July is the ideal time to propagate this pretty flower, and grow more plants for free

Easily double your flower collection at zero cost this summer

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I thought I knew privacy planting, but Goldie Hawn’s ‘70s hedging raises the bar – it’s a Tudor-style masterclass in manicured seclusion

An archival image of Goldie Hawn’s front yard in 1978 teaches how to plant for privacy, while letting the architecture of the home shine

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It's official – the innovative planting at Mick Jagger's upstate New York home is a treasure trove of security, safety, and seclusion

Privacy gets a verdant spin in this expertly planted front yard – a master gardener explains exactly how to recreate it while avoiding common mistakes

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Michelle Pfeiffer's former Hawaii home embodies the timeless power of privacy planting – 'it’s a balance of beauty and function'

Artfully placed hedges and trees turn the actress's one-time Oahu home into a private sanctuary – a landscape designer explains how to recreate the look

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Best evergreens to stop weeds – 5 expert-approved shrubs to keep problem plants out of your yard

These evergreen ground covers and shrubs will help reduce the amount of time you spend weeding

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Martha Stewart's fresh-cut roses are the ultimate table decor – and they can last ages with the proper care

The home expert's own range of roses look stunning in a glass vase, and are super easy to care for by simply trimming and placing them strategically

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Privacy planting is an art in Marilyn Monroe's '50s front yard – perennial borders and perfectly pruned hedging keep it subtle but secluded

A 1956 postcard of the outside of the actress's Beverly Hills home shows carefully placed trees, hedges, and borders – it's a masterclass in concealment

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Simone Rocha swears by these $46 Japanese pruners for stunning rose cuttings – a master gardener agrees she 'would never use anything else'

Master gardeners and fashion designers agree that these affordable high-quality pruners are some of the very best on the market

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What is a blobbery? Transform your garden with evergreen domes and curves –plus expert recommendations on the best topiary plants to use

Organic topiary shapes can elevate any space, regardless of the size

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5 trailing flowers to fill your retaining walls, garden fence, and hanging baskets with joyful color

Easily cover walls, fences and planters with these vibrant trailing species

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The Prince and Princess of Wales announced a rose in Catherine's honor – it's a beautiful flower with a sentimental meaning

The RHS honored Princess Catherine with a coral pink rose, with proceeds going to a cause that's close to the Royal Family's heart

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Is it necessary to deadhead lilac flowers? Here's what I've learned after a decade working as a professional gardener

Deadheading spent lilac blooms can help to improve the appearance of your plants, but it won't encourage any more blooms

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7 plants to prune in May – these shrubs and perennials will flower abundantly if trimmed this month

It is time to ‘Chelsea Chop’ perennials and give spring-flowerers some TLC

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Can you pick your neighbor's overhanging fruit? Legal experts discuss when doing so could incur a fine

A fruit-laden branch encroaching on your yard may seem like fair game – but could picking without permission get you in trouble?

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