Master the art of shaping your evergreen shrub. Boxwood is an incredibly versatile and low-maintenance evergreen shrub that can transform your yard into a year-round focal point. Its rich greenery ...

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

Because more people are staying home and enjoying their outdoor space, there has been an increase in interest in hedging plants to create privacy and also to define different parts of the landscape. A ...

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: ...

I don’t claim to be a boxwood expert, but I am an avid reader of Ohio State’s weekly Buckeye Yard and Garden Line e-blast, which features information about all the frightening wee beasties attacking ...

Boxwood has been a popular evergreen plant for hedging or topiary for centuries. However, more people are seeking boxwood alternatives due to concerns about box blight and box tree moth. Increasingly, ...

When Sandy and Mike Woodley decided on a house 39 years ago, the seller proudly told them his landscaping upped the property's value. The couple looked around at the curved concrete driveway, bark ...

Are you ready to scream when someone in your household suggests you bake yet another batch of Christmas cookies or put up one more string of lights? For a holiday project that’s a bit different, how ...