Growing a natural privacy screen doesn't need to be difficult or take forever if you choose the right tree. The best choice for your yard might be the wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), a broadleaf ...

This past week we had 15 wax myrtles planted to screen our front yard. Several weeks ago, we consulted with Mark Norman, a native landscaper from Douglass, to help us draw up a plan. We will add two ...

The southern wax myrtle is an aromatic plant. Its leaves, flowers, and fruit all smell of bayberry. In fact, the fruit of this species have been used to scent candles, soap, and sealing wax. Due to ...