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 ...

Whether planted for privacy, as a wind buffer or to outline a planting bed, evergreen shrubs can be useful plants to hide problem areas and define garden spaces. Selecting the right shrub for each ...

The first step in planning a good landscape is to decide what shape and size plant will work best for each location. Foundation beds around your house require many shapes and sizes of plants because ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many home gardeners choose to plant boxwoods in their yards. Caring for a boxwood shrub isn't rocket science, and these glossy evergreens can ...

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 ...