Q: We have mature 5½-foot-tall boxwood that has never been pruned. How do you recommend we go about this? A: First, early spring is the best time to tackle this job -- right before new growth begins.

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 ...

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 ...

When Cardinal Gregorio Berbarigo planned his "landscape" in the countryside of Venice, Italy, he wasn't just thinking about curb appeal. In fact, back in the late 1600s when the good cardinal lived, ...

A healthy, green boxwood looks about as dignified as a plant can be. It adds an air of formality and permanence to the landscape. Its tidiness and ease of maintenance make it a favorite just about ...