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, ...

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 ...

Q: We have mature 5½-foot-tall boxwood that has never been pruned. How do you recommend we go about this? A: First, early spring is the best time to tackle this job -- right before new growth begins.

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.

Q.: What is the best time to trim boxwood and how much should be trimmed? Also, what about timing on trimming rose of Sharon? Don Hoenes, Union City A.: Assuming the boxwood is several years old and ...

Put the shearing tools away; selective pruning lets air and light penetrate, fuel the plant Boxwood is a beautiful bush — until you shear it and shear it some more. Over time, all that shearing ...

Q: I am getting ready to move back to my home place in Allisonia. It’s in the mountains of Carroll County near Pulaski. The log home was built in 1820, and a little over 60 years ago boxwoods were ...

Until now, fallen leaves and other winter debris have been protecting your plants. Now it's time to clean up before new growth begins. Break Out the Rake Between now and the first week of March, grab ...