Boxwoods are popular shrubs for landscaping in the Southern garden. They are slow growers, which means you don't need to prune often to keep them to a desirable size. But this also means you have 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 ...

QUESTION: I live in a house with three healthy American boxwoods on each side of my front porch for a total of six. The bushes are 8 feet tall, and they’re overwhelming the house. I want to cut them ...