What: Buxus sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa,’ commonly known as edging boxwood, is indispensable for hedging and is the shrub of choice for the formal garden. It makes one of the best low, small hedges for ...

If an Englishman’s home is his castle, hedges are the fortifications that mark his boundaries. It may only be a foot high but is a clear delineator of where your territory starts and ends. Taller ...

The formula for successfully planting shrubs next to your house? Airflow and shallow roots. From black chokeberry to Rose-of-Sharon, consider these options.

In the 1990s, a disease, identified as boxwood blight, began affecting and often destroying boxwood plants in Europe. Both residential and centuries-old collections were casualties. By 2011, this ...

Fences make good neighbors and so do hedges ... as long as they are done well. Hedges are the workhorses of the suburban garden. They define space. As superstars of the backdrop, they set the mood and ...

What: Buxus sempervirens, commonly called common boxwood, is an elegant shrub that has been used in gardens for centuries. With handsome, glossy, dark evergreen leaves and a tough and resilient ...

With autumn on the way, it’s time for gardeners to start preparing their gardens for the cooler months ahead. While Britons may be spending less time in their gardens in the autumn months, gardeners ...

Trimming buxus hedges doesn’t have to be a hassle! In this video, I’ll show you how to shape and maintain these gorgeous green hedges for a flawless, clean look. Learn the best trimming techniques to ...