The solution, unsurprisingly, is to plant something else. There is no consensus on what this should be: Ilex crenata, a boxwood lookalike, is often put forward, though it is less easygoing about soil ...

Creating a backyard you can relax in, free from prying eyes of neighbors or passersby, comes down to choosing the right ...

While hedges and shrubs are great for creating privacy, you might want to consider using evergreens that will hold up ...

Give this deer-resistant shrub an occasional prune in late winter to help it keep its shape. Abelias are best for USDA hardiness zones 4 to 11. The boxwood is a densely growing evergreen shrub ...

The DNR Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology has discovered that a shipment of boxwood plants infected with boxwood blight was shipped to Indiana in May. This is important because boxwood blight ...

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is an aromatic evergreen shrub that adds flavor to culinary dishes and ...

Homeowners with small children or sensitive hands may want to consider a soft-leafed variety that’s free of the plant’s signature sharp, spiny leaves. Boxwood has been long used as a ...

Boxwood shrubs are deer-resistant evergreen plants with small, glossy green leaves. The wintergreen variety is best known for its vibrant green color and compact growth habits. A mature ...

Deer can be a nuisance in your backyard, but you can keep deer out of your yard with a 7-foot-high fence and boxwood shrubs.

Boxwood blights are a fungal disease that can be fatal if no measures are taken to manage the disease at the early stage of infection and symptom appearance. There are two different fungal pathogens ...

Boxwood blight can be confirmed by sending samples to Penn State’s Plant Disease Clinic or by reporting suspected cases to the nearest Ag Department or county Extension office. Boxwoods also ...

Columnist Don Davis writes how plants indoor and out will need attention in November while Christmas cactus branches should ...