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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Q: I'm about to trim my dwarf boxwoods out front. Some articles I've read say to make sure that the top of the boxwood is narrower than the bottom to ensure sunlight penetrates the whole shrub. This ...

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 ...

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: ...

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 need a green thumb or a ton of spare time to have a yard that looks like it ...

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 ...

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 ...