Use sharp, handheld pruning shears for most boxwood pruning. For very thick, older stems, a small pruning saw can help. Plan to prune boxwood in spring, when new growth can fill in and mature before ...

While some people enjoy the wild, untamed look of shrubs and hedges, many gardeners prefer to keep them neatly trimmed. Consistent pruning is important, but if you're growing evergreen plants for ...

A combination of low-growing boxwood hedges, conical columns, and shapely globes gives garden designer Jon Carloftis' Kentucky yard its traditional look. Boxwood thrives in full sun to part shade, ...