Boxwoods need regular trimming and pruning to let in light, prevent fungus, and keep shrubs healthy. Best times to trim are mid-spring and late summer—avoid pruning in fall or winter. Style options ...

Boxwoods are hardy evergreen shrubs that are valuable for forming borders for driveways and walkways for formal and contemporary homes. Learn when to trim boxwoods and how best to do it for a neat, ...

Master the art of shaping your evergreen shrub. Boxwood is an incredibly versatile and low-maintenance evergreen shrub that can transform your yard into a year-round focal point. Its rich greenery ...

Walk down almost any street and you'll spot boxwoods (Buxus sempervirens) edging yards or framing walkways. This popular evergreen shrub is perfect for plant sculpting, which is part of its charm.

One task that home gardeners can spend a lot of time on is pruning their shrubs. There are four reasons that you might engage in this task: to affect flower or fruit production; to direct the growth ...

There are four main ways to prune a shrub. “Which style you choose will depend on the situation, the species of plant you’re dealing with, and your purposes,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager ...

If I gathered up all the billions of garden questions people have asked me over the years, via email, at the annual neighborhood barbeque, or even as I’m lying on the operating room table waiting for ...

The time is now to grab the pruners and get your shrubs and bushes back in shape. Pruning a shrub is meant to achieve one of several objectives. First, some of these shrubs look really nice near your ...

If you're hoping for a vibrant garden with lots of blooms this spring, you can prune these 10 plants as early as February. Here's how it makes a difference.

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Do yourself and your shrubs some good by getting outside to prune them in midwinter. “This time of year, when shrubs and small trees are dormant, is an easy time to prune them,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...