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 ...

Q: We planted a young flowering kwanzan cherry tree close to our one-story ranch style house a few years ago since it looked good there in a group of some little holly bushes under one of our windows.

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 ...

Question: I planted several Japanese boxwoods in my front yard a few years ago and I noticed that every summer some of the leaves turn yellow. I give them fertilizer every six months. What can I do to ...

Boxwoods are prone to root rot during high temperatures if the soil moisture stays high for an extended period. Unfortunately, there is no effective treatment for this condition. (Courtesy of LSU ...