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 ...

Creating a backyard you can relax in, free from prying eyes of neighbors or passersby, comes down to choosing the right features. Sure, you could build a great big wooden fence and be done with it — ...

* Common name: Boxwood 'Green Mountain' * Botanical name: Buxus hybrid 'Green Mountain' * What it is: A broad-leafed evergreen with a compact, slow-growing, upright habit, typically sheared into a 5- ...

At this tinselly, glittery time of the year Buxus spp. is used extensively for decorating. During the growing season, gardeners prize its beauty for the formality and unique leaf texture it lends our ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. plants along foundation of home and in front yard - Mint Images/Getty Images Planting close to your home's foundation might not ...

The end of September is not the time to start pruning back hydrangeas, roses, magnolias, and most other trees and shrubs. Pruning always stimulates growth, and now is when you want to encourage your ...

Picture this: Your once-vibrant boxwood hedge suddenly starts to wilt. The leaves develop brown spots, and then their lush, green foliage turns a sickly brown. That, my friends, is the handiwork of ...