Like a living hedge, it can serve as a fence, a windbreak, or a boundary between areas of the landscape. But instead of consisting of a row of shrubs, it is built of shrub detritus - sticks and ...

If strong winds are damaging your garden — for example, breaking branches, pulling moisture from foliage and drying out the soil — consider planting a living windbreak. A living windbreak is a ...

This windbreak features a toyon tree, a redbud bush and native grasses. (Photo by Pamela Noemsie) Western redbud can be used to make a windbreak. (Photo by Pamela Noensie) Toyon is a great option ...