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 ...

Boxwood is an excellent evergreen shrub for many situations, but sometimes you need a different option. There are several good boxwood alternatives for when you want an evergreen plant but don’t ...

Creating a backyard you can relax in, free from prying eyes of neighbors or passersby, comes down to choosing the right features. Sure, you could build a great big wooden fence and be done with it — ...

Midwestern house in the fall with trees and brushes out front - LanaG/Shutterstock Boxwoods have become one of the most common landscape plants in gardens across the country. Their popularity stems ...

During the past month, I have had readers ask about what is happening to their boxwood hedges lining walkways, gardens and driveways. Boxwoods, a small-leafed evergreen which became popular in the ...

When you want to define space in your landscape, but trees are too tall and bushes are not evergreen, the perfect solution is an evergreen hedge. In landscapes, hedges are most commonly used to define ...

In landscape design, emphasis is used to create a focal point that draws attention to a specific area or feature. The ...