Both the insect and disease problems are causing concern about using boxwoods in our landscapes. Over the last few decades, ...

You can also, of course, look for alternatives to boxwood, but finding a shrub with similar traits is a tall order. The most ...

What is a Japanese spider crab? They may look like something from a 1950s sci-fi film, but Japanese spider crabs are gentle giants. And giants they are. Of the 60,000 species of crustaceans on ...

Boxwood (Buxus spp ... making them the perfect accent in a courtyard. 9. Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) 9. Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) It will add texture and interest to any patio ...

The second area was a boxwood hedge that was ready for its first ... Primarily due to the slick Japanese white oak handles, these shears are also incredibly lightweight at just 1.75 pounds ...

Matt Fravert, the Tree and Shrub lead at Wallitsch Gardens, shares the following tips with us about the best time to plant ...

There can be several reasons for boxwoods turning yellow. Yellowing leaves do not necessarily signal that your shrub is dead. But they are concerning because they mar the appearance, at least ...

By Laura Allen N.C. Cooperative Extension It’s the perfect time of the year to think about your landscape and the approaching ...

Seasonal color is king on Mackinac Island. The gardens are loaded with annuals, as well as some perennials and ...

Japanese is a language isolate, spoken by 121 million people in Japanese archipelago. There are small Japanese communities in American Samoa, Hawaii, North and South ...

The boxwood bushes that flanked each of the five entrances to Market Street Park in downtown Charlottesville were cut down Monday. They were removed to improve sightlines at the park, according to ...

Middleburg is a charming country town about an hour outside of D.C. filled with scenic wineries, breweries, boutiques, and a ...