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 ...

As cold winter weather settles in across the East Coast, Martha has been preparing her Bedford farm for the harsh conditions. That includes protecting the many boxwood shrubs and hedges that line her ...

Boxwoods are hardy evergreen shrubs that are valuable for forming borders for driveways and walkways for formal and contemporary homes. Learn when to trim boxwoods and how best to do it for a neat, ...

Ever walk by a neighbor’s garden and wonder how they keep it looking so lush without breaking a sweat? Turns out, you don’t ...

Boxwoods have been in recorded history since 4000 B.C. when the Egyptians first used them in formal gardens. They came to North America from Europe and Asia in the mid-1600s. The American Boxwood ...

Picture this: Your once-vibrant boxwood hedge suddenly starts to wilt. The leaves develop brown spots, and then their lush, green foliage turns a sickly brown. That, my friends, is the handiwork of ...

My old boxwood hedge has oranges patches like this in some places. One plant is completely orange. Is this the new disease, boxwood blight? Do I prune it out now? This looks like cold damage. Let the ...

Some types, like Erica carnea, are especially good at surviving cold Canadian winters. They grow low to the ground and don’t need much protection. Planting a group together creates a colorful carpet ...

Because more people are staying home and enjoying their outdoor space, there has been an increase in interest in hedging plants to create privacy and also to define different parts of the landscape. A ...

The boxwood shrub is a common sight on many Midwestern lawns. The boxwood is a preferred choice and popular addition to both residential and commercial landscaping efforts. They are prized for their ...

Some boxwoods turn yellow or bronze in winter as a normal seasonal change, especially in certain types, and usually green up ...