Question: My boxwood hedge has some dead plants, and others are turning yellow-brown. Is this a disease I should be spraying for? Answer: Many boxwoods in the area are still suffering from the ...

There are many ways to use boxwood for backyard privacy, but a fence is the simplest.With the right conditions, these shrubs can grow much taller than the average fence, reaching heights of 15 to ...

The closer spacing, within reason, helps provide quicker results. A spacing of 3 to 5 feet is fairly typical, but small hedges, like a clipped boxwood or a dwarf yaupon hedge 2 feet tall, ...

Selecting Shrubs for hedges should be healthy and uniform. When selecting plants for a hedge, consider the area’s location, exposure, space for growth and desired landscape effect. Shrubs suc… ...

The OregonianA boxwood hedge makes a delightful frame. We writers go on and on about the wonderful plants of winter: witch hazel, winter jasmine, sasanqua camellia, Christmas rose and so on. But ...

Boxwood hedges do not like to get their "feet" wet. Try planting yaupon holly, a native dwarf, as an alternative in areas with poor drainage. (Photo by Adrian Higgins for Washington Post) QUESTION ...