Not every boxwood cultivar will be able to withstand a Nebraska winter, but choosing wisely and picking the right spot in the ...

The solution, unsurprisingly, is to plant something else. 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 ...

Once infected, boxwoods rarely recover. The symptoms are very distinctive: the stems of the plants will turn black, there will be black spots on the leaves, and the most distinctive symptom is the ...

Homeowners with small children or sensitive hands may want to consider a soft-leafed variety that’s free of the plant’s signature sharp, spiny leaves. Boxwood has been long used as a ...

You can cultivate your boxwood’s evergreen foliage into a desired shape or let the plant spread to create a privacy screen. There are many varieties, with the Japanese and American boxwood being ...