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 ...

Landscape designers and plant pathologists share why boxwoods can decline and what alternatives can work in your garden.

Q: I would like a tidy, low evergreen hedge to put alongside my front walkway. I am considering the boxwood as I like the thick, green look very much. Can boxwood be kept to less than 1 foot tall? I ...

Boxwoods are typically large shrubs or small trees, but most of the varieties used in modern landscaping are dwarf varieties. These dwarf boxwood shrubs are prized for their densely packed, ...

A: Yeah, that more pyramidal shape makes sense for bigger hedges and upright evergreens. If you prune those into vase shapes (wider at the top), the top growth shades out the lower growth and causes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. According to a survey of 4,000 landscape professionals, boxwood (Buxus) is the most popular shrub in America. And yet, about a ...

Boxwood is an excellent evergreen shrub for many situations, but sometimes you need a different option. There are several good boxwood alternatives for when you want an evergreen plant but don’t ...

We writers go on and on about the wonderful plants of winter: witch hazel, winter jasmine, sasanqua camellia, Christmas rose and so on. But truth be told, the very best winter plant has neither scent ...

Nothing brings a sense of formality to a garden like boxwood. But thanks to common gardening practices, it’s vulnerable to disease. By Margaret Roach It’s time for boxwood-loving gardeners to learn ...

I have been gardening for many years but never planted a boxwood. I have seen them in other yards and always admired them but decided that all the pruning that was needed was more than I wanted to ...

The boxwood is in trouble on several fronts. If you'd like to sidestep their potential pitfalls, there are several ...