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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

High summer is no time for revamping the yard; that requires the freshness of spring. No, what's called for now is the small-scale project, something that demands more artistry than energy, more ...

Smart gardeners learn to think small. They do their homework, and they plant varieties that don’t grow any larger than the ...

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 ...

You have a fixed envelope—five thousand, maybe eight—and the contractor quotes keep climbing. The trick is to spend once on ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Roger: I liked your column listing the best and easiest-to-grow plants for the Sandhills. But you didn’t mention many shrubs. I’m at the place in my landscape design where I’m wanting the best ...

Q: I’m taking out a boxwood hedge due to recurring insect and disease issues. What can I plant in their place that has a similar look? A: Although every plant has potential pest or disease issues, ...