Boxwoods are popular shrubs for landscaping in the Southern garden. They are slow growers, which means you don't need to ...

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 ...

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While some people enjoy the wild, untamed look of shrubs and hedges, many gardeners prefer to keep them neatly trimmed. Consistent ...

Q • I wasn’t able to prune my boxwoods, yews and burning bushes this summer, and they’ve gotten too big. Is it too late to prune them now? Write to the Missouri Botanical Garden's Center for Home ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Boxwood Q • Is it OK to trim a boxwood hedge now or should I wait until the spring? Also, during the year when is it OK to trim ...

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 ...

Last week a reader pointed out that my statements regarding pruning were a bit confusing. Thanks William! I admit, it was a bit confusing when I said time to start preparing to prune and then time to ...

Q: Over several years, my boxwoods have severely thinned out at the bottom. They were planted 20 years ago so I am wondering if they have outlived their life span. Can I do anything to fix them? Jamie ...

QUESTION: I’m ready to start working on my vegetable garden, and it’s full of weeds. I know some of it is chickweed because it looks just like the picture you had in your column a few weeks ago. How ...