Boxwoods are hardy evergreen shrubs that are valuable for forming borders for driveways and walkways for formal and contemporary homes. Learn when to trim boxwoods and how best to do it for a neat, ...

Walk down almost any street and you'll spot boxwoods (Buxus sempervirens) edging yards or framing walkways. This popular evergreen shrub is perfect for plant sculpting, which is part of its charm.

Boxwoods need regular trimming and pruning to let in light, prevent fungus, and keep shrubs healthy. Best times to trim are mid-spring and late summer—avoid pruning in fall or winter. Style options ...

In February, you can already spot the first signs of the approaching spring. Delicate buds form on branches, and some early ...

Some boxwoods turn yellow or bronze in winter as a normal seasonal change, especially in certain types, and usually green up ...

If you're hoping for a vibrant garden with lots of blooms this spring, you can prune these 10 plants as early as February.

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

Sometimes a garden shrub grows too large for its site. It may have long branches blocking a walkway or window. It may be shading out other plants or getting wider and taking over a bed. Or, it may ...

Q: I am getting ready to move back to my home place in Allisonia. It’s in the mountains of Carroll County near Pulaski. The log home was built in 1820, and a little over 60 years ago boxwoods were ...

In May, high winds blew down the center trunk of the maple tree shown in the photo. The tree is still alive and had full ...

February is the ideal time to prune certain plants while they’re still dormant, encouraging healthier growth and better ...