In the right conditions, boxwoods aren't hard to grow, but they do have specific care requirements. Here's how to avoid and ...

An Expert Guide for This Popular Landscaping Plant, including proper watering, pruning, recognizing common diseases and more ...

Technically a midge, these small insects feed on the tissue inside of boxwood leaves causing discoloration, raise blister-like bumps, and can even kill a boxwood if the infestation is severe.

A: The insects you are seeing are adult boxwood leaf miner (Monarthropalpus flavus). These insects are around only for a week or so because individual insects live for only 24 hours. While alive ...

No other small insect is orange at this time of year except boxwood leaf miner adults. They flutter around your boxwood and lay eggs on the underside of new leaves.

With its fine texture and small, glossy leaves, boxwood makes elegant Christmas wreaths, garlands and swags. Fresh boxwood cuttings also add elegance to holiday floral arrangements. Boxwood has ...

The most common are boxwood leaf miners and boxwood psyllids. The leaf miners are insects that start out flying, then after mating they place their eggs inside the leaves.

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“I am worried about my boxwood. The leaves on some of the plants have taken on a cupped shape and look funny. What is happening, and is there something I should do to help the plants?” … ...

Dwarf yaupon holly has small, soft, spineless leaves. No berries. Grows to 3 feet tall. Can be kept more compact with shearing. Good replacement for boxwood.

Boxwood decline is a common problem with English boxwoods over the age of 20. It's thought to be a root-rotting fungal problem. Unfortunately, there is no good treatment.

Looking for a trouble-free, small shrub that looks good all year? Lonicera nitida (box leaf honeysuckle) is an attractive, drought-tolerant, pest-free evergreen shrub. Reaching 4 feet to 6 feet ...