Winter is often a time of dormant plants, dropped leaves, and a lack of color, but this boxwood variety will add a pop of ...
Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) are one of the most common shrubs in landscapes throughout Greater Columbus. This deer-resistant, broad-leaved evergreen shrub is typically used in foundation plantings, as a ...
Boxwoods have been in recorded history since 4000 B.C. when the Egyptians first used them in formal gardens. They came to North America from Europe and Asia in the mid-1600s. The American Boxwood ...
The boxwood shrub is a common sight on many Midwestern lawns. The boxwood is a preferred choice and popular addition to both residential and commercial landscaping efforts. They are prized for their ...
Nothing brings a sense of formality to a garden like boxwood. But thanks to common gardening practices, it’s vulnerable to disease. By Margaret Roach It’s time for boxwood-loving gardeners to learn ...
Boxwoods have become one of the most common landscape plants in gardens across the country. Their popularity stems from their compact, symmetrical form that works well as a hedge or as a backdrop for ...
We are an odd and interesting species. Sometimes we have all the data we need to allow the left half of our brain to make a reasoned, fact-supported decision. But then the right half of the brain ...
A new disease that attacks boxwood shrubs has been showing up in south Louisiana the past few years. Beginning in fall 2011, plant pathologist Raj Singh, the LSU AgCenter’s “plant doctor,” began ...
Boxwood blight, a fungus that can kill boxwood shrubs, has been detected in Clinton County, the Illinois Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. Boxwood blight was detected in Illinois for the ...
Q: I don’t think I’m imagining it, but there is a subtle rustling sounds coming from my boxwood shrubs. Do I have rodents in there, or are birds foraging under the branches that I’m not seeing? This ...