Most types of boxwood shrubs are cultivars of either Buxus sempervirens, also known as common or American boxwood, or Buxus microphylla, better known as Japanese boxwood. Other boxwood varieties are ...

Privacy fences can help keep prying eyes out of your backyard, but they can look drab and dull — especially several years after installation. If you're tired of ...

Boxwoods are versatile, slow-growing, hardy evergreen shrubs that are a reliable choice for many garden designs. They can be trimmed into formal hedges, shaped into fanciful topiaries, or allowed to ...

Use sharp, handheld pruning shears for most boxwood pruning. For very thick, older stems, a small pruning saw can help. Plan to prune boxwood in spring, when new growth can fill in and mature before ...