Q: We have mature 5½-foot-tall boxwood that has never been pruned. How do you recommend we go about this? A: First, early spring is the best time to tackle this job -- right before new growth begins.

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 ...

Smart gardeners learn to think small. They do their homework, and they plant varieties that don’t grow any larger than the ...

A healthy, green boxwood looks about as dignified as a plant can be. It adds an air of formality and permanence to the landscape. Its tidiness and ease of maintenance make it a favorite just about ...

One of these evergreen plants can be perfectly shaped to hide your trash cans, while the other will keep your outdoor space ...