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 ...

Boxwood hedges do not like to get their "feet" wet. Try planting yaupon holly, a native dwarf, as an alternative in areas with poor drainage. (Photo by Adrian Higgins for Washington Post) QUESTION: ...

The dwarf yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria ‘nana’) is native along the eastern states and into Central Florida, and it is well ...

Nothing brings a sense of formality to a garden like boxwood. But thanks to common gardening practices, it’s vulnerable to disease. By Margaret Roach It’s time for boxwood-loving gardeners to learn ...

Boxwood is a staple evergreen in many landscapes. Its pleasing form, dark green foliage, and versatility make it a popular choice. Unfortunately, like many plants, it is not trouble free. The ...

Boxwoods have been in recorded history since 4000 B.C. when the Egyptians first used them in formal gardens. They came to North America from Europe and Asia in the mid-1600s. The American Boxwood ...

When a deadly new blight disease showed up in Connecticut and North Carolina in 2011, gardeners feared it might spell the end of our landscape-favorite boxwood. Although the disease has since spread ...

We writers go on and on about the wonderful plants of winter: witch hazel, winter jasmine, sasanqua camellia, Christmas rose and so on. But truth be told, the very best winter plant has neither scent ...

At a recent Master Gardener meeting our Virginia Cooperative Extension agent mentioned boxwood blight and statewide efforts to educate the public about recognizing it and the efforts involved in ...

Q: What is boxwood blight, and should I be worried? A: Boxwood Blight (Cylindrocladium pseudonaviculatum) is a disease that has been in the Alabama landscape since 2013. Usually this disease comes ...