Just when we were learning to live with box blight, the box tree caterpillar is laying waste to the remains. On the Royal Horticultural Society’s web page ‘Box: Problems’ it is clear that there are ...

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 ...

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.

The boxwood is a densely growing evergreen ... In return for a bit of care, your viburnum shrub will deliver beautiful clusters of pink or white flowers that smell amazing. Viburnum is also ...

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 ...

Boxwood shrubs are deer-resistant evergreen plants ... Some shrubs require labor-intensive pruning, shaping, and regular care, while others require little maintenance. Assess the time and effort ...

A plant that is permanent in appearance can bring stability to the landscape, and this soil test might not be dependable.

Dear Neil: I’m looking for a plant to replace several holly ferns that used to be in shade until we lost a post oak tree. The ...

Because of its short stature, Franklin's Gem Boxwood can be planted in front of taller shrubs or along walkways for year-round greenery that won’t overtake the sidewalk. Because of its short ...

Landscape designers identify “desire paths,” the most likely ways from Point A to Point B. Intentionally working with these ...

The plant, typically boxwood or yew ... or cursed with the urge to sculpt plants, a topiary develops character. Like a child, it requires devoted care and insists on its individuality.

Walker and her fiancé bought their home on Queen in February 2023, and in the year since, she said she’s lost around $250 worth of lavender and boxwood shrubs ... doesn’t care enough to ...