Most types of boxwood shrubs are cultivars of either Buxus sempervirens, also known as common or American boxwood, or Buxus microphylla, better known as Japanese boxwood. Other boxwood varieties are ...

According to a survey of 4,000 landscape professionals, boxwood (Buxus) is the most popular shrub in America. And yet, about a decade ago it was nearly impossible to find boxwoods at home-improvement ...

Boxwood has a long history in garden design, from ancient Rome to modern-day suburbia. A tidy boxwood hedge is a staple in traditional formal gardens, but landscape designers are also using the ...

Use sharp, handheld pruning shears for most boxwood pruning. For very thick, older stems, a small pruning saw can help. Plan to prune boxwood in spring, when new growth can fill in and mature before ...

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Privacy fences can help keep prying eyes out of your backyard, but they can look drab and dull -- especially several years after installation. If you're tired of ...

Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) are one of the most common shrubs in landscapes throughout Greater Columbus. This deer-resistant, broad-leaved evergreen shrub is typically used in foundation plantings, as a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While some people enjoy the wild, untamed look of shrubs and hedges, many gardeners prefer to keep them neatly trimmed. Consistent ...

Question. I have an eighteen-year-old boxwood hedge with sections declining. Can I prune these back about two-thirds as we have done with ligustrum and pittosporum and expect them to recover? Answer.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brown spots may indicate boxwood blight. Photo: Getty Images / Qwart Suddenly, the leaves turn brown, shoots die off, and the ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A fungus has made its way to North Carolina, which is threatening popular plants; boxwoods. Boxwoods can be found in almost every neighborhood. They’re green year-round and easy ...