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 conditions. Other common suggestions for small-leaved, ...

Others, however, take a softer approach to privacy, using plants to sculpt areas of seclusion. Boxwoods might not spring to ...

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 ...

Boxwood has been long used as a decorative pruned ... and it provides habitat for wildlife in all seasons. This fast-growing shrub can reach 8 feet tall and 10 feet wide, creating an impressive ...

Boxwood shrubs are deer-resistant evergreen plants with small, glossy green leaves. The wintergreen variety is best known for its vibrant green color and compact growth habits. A mature ...

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

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 ...

By JESSICA DAMIANO I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and ...

Privacy trees and hedges are a great way to create a peaceful sanctuary, but there's one Hamptons-loved variety that you ...

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 ...

As November approaches, remember to take care of your lawn. Here are three tips to make sure it's healthy next season.

With our dry fall, I’ve been asked if antitranspirants should be applied to evergreens to reduce water loss during winter.