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 leafminer is my main suspect, and I have recently seen boxwoods looking just like you describe, which had high ...

Boxwood hedges do not like to get their "feet" wet. Try planting yaupon holly, a native dwarf, as an alternative in areas with poor drainage. (Photo by Adrian Higgins for Washington Post) QUESTION: ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Boxwood is a staple evergreen in many landscapes. Its pleasing form, dark green foliage, and versatility make it a popular choice. Unfortunately, like many plants, it is not trouble free. The ...

Boxwoods are among the best shrubs for landscaping, but what can you plant to break up their dense, often uniform shape?

At a recent Master Gardener meeting our Virginia Cooperative Extension agent mentioned boxwood blight and statewide efforts to educate the public about recognizing it and the efforts involved in ...

Q: What is boxwood blight, and should I be worried? A: Boxwood Blight (Cylindrocladium pseudonaviculatum) is a disease that has been in the Alabama landscape since 2013. Usually this disease comes ...

Deep green, glossy-leaved and finely textured, boxwood makes for a perfect holiday wreath. Some folks are put off by its musky smell — I’ve come to like it — but with moderate care, boxwood greenery ...