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 ...

Today's homeowners are gardening in smaller plots than their predecessors and finding it more difficult and expensive to care for massive shrub plantings that quickly outgrow their allotted space.

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 ...

Selecting plants successfully for the hot Sandhills requires years of experience and special knowledge. Or you can find a good adviser. I am your good adviser. I will also teach you a fun and ...

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 ...

A boxwood alternative that blooms, a willow with silvery foliage, and another slew of new-twist hydrangeas are among the most ...

Dear Roger: I liked your column listing the best and easiest-to-grow plants for the Sandhills. But you didn’t mention many shrubs. I’m at the place in my landscape design where I’m wanting the best ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...