Boxwood has been long used as a decorative ... but it also makes a big impact when pruned into a tree shape. These slender, tall plants are one of the best privacy trees for backyards.

The boxwood is a densely growing evergreen shrub ideal for borders and hedging, and it can grow up to 20 feet tall. While somewhat similar in appearance to the arborvitae, the boxwood lives longer ...

A mature wintergreen boxwood is 2 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. Though its tiny yellow flowers aren’t noticeable, they produce a pleasant scent. Choose shrubs adapted to your region’s ...

If you let this evergreen boxwood shrub grow without pruning, it will grow up to four feet tall. Or shear it back in spring to maintain a more formal look. A distinctly Southern shrub, camellia comes ...

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

Creating a backyard you can relax in, free from prying eyes of neighbors or passersby, comes down to choosing the right ...