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 ...

Boxwood is a popular feature in many gardens, especially in hedges. However, boxwood blight is a relatively new yet increasingly widespread plant disease that is ruining or killing these evergreen ...

If you want to establish a thick hedge in your yard that offers beauty and privacy, look to one of Martha Stewart's favorite ...

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

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 ...

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 best time to prune most trees and shrubs is in late winter or early spring, when the plant is still dormant. Don’t prune spring blooming shrubs like lilacs until after they have bloomed, or you’ll ...

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 ...

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 ...

Another crucial step—mulching. A layer of mulch helps to insulate the soil and keeping the roots of your plants warm in the ...

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