Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Boxwood leafminer damage is most noticeable in spring and summer. Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) are one of the most common shrubs in ...

Tired of box blight? Why gardeners are swapping to this low-maintenance shrub for a formal look.

Our poor boxwoods can’t catch a break. Already threatened by a deadly blight disease and several lesser evils, America’s top-selling shrub is now in the crosshairs of a newly arrived bug called the ...

Boxwood, a popular evergreen shrub we’ve been planting for many years, is suddenly in the crosshairs. This reliable landscape mainstay is under attack from winter burn, a well-known insect, a ...

Inkberry holly is the shrub replacing boxwood in formal gardens. Designers explain why it's the best alternative for pest and disease-resistance.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Boxwood shrubs have been popular for centuries across the world and are considered one of the oldest ...

The right tools make gardening tasks both easier and faster. For boxwood, reach for sharp handheld pruning shears first. Most boxwood branches are thin, so hand pruners let you make clean cuts without ...

Q: What is happening to these shrubs in our yard? We moved into this home three years ago and the shrubs were green, but have since begun turning yellow. We trimmed out the yellow a year ago but ...

The boxwood shrub is a common sight on many Midwestern lawns. The boxwood is a preferred choice and popular addition to both residential and commercial landscaping efforts. They are prized for their ...

For centuries, boxwood has been a go-to plant for creating structure in gardens, whether it’s used in hedges, edging or clipped into geometric shapes. Popular at historic sites — think Williamsburg ...

Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) are one of the most common shrubs in landscapes throughout Greater Columbus. This deer-resistant, broad-leaved evergreen shrub is typically used in foundation plantings, as a ...