Boxwoods
With its classic and understated look, boxwood is one of the most common landscape shrubs around. Learn how to grow it here.
Boxwoods
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Christmas Tree Alternatives: Making A Boxwood Tabletop Tree
Boxwood Christmas décor has gained popularity in recent years. To learn more about making a boxwood tabletop Christmas tree, click here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Volutella Blight Boxwood Treatment: Learn About Volutella Blight Control
Boxwoods are attractive, evergreen shrubs that retain their emerald-green color year round. Unfortunately, boxwoods are susceptible to a variety of diseases, including volutella blight on boxwood. Learn about volutella blight control in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Spider Mite Damage On Boxwoods – What Are Boxwood Spider Mites
Spider mite damage on boxwoods can be hard to spot at first and, after a long infection, the plant's health can be severely affected by these sucking insects. Here are some tips on how to recognize the pests and how to get rid of spider mites on boxwood.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Boxwood Mite Control: What Are Boxwood Bud Mites
If you are planting new boxwoods, consider varieties that are mite resistant. If your beloved boxwoods are already infested, click this article for tips on boxwood mite damage and boxwood mite control.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is Boxwood Blight: Boxwood Blight Symptoms And Treatment
Boxwood blight is relatively new plant disease that ruins the appearance of boxwoods and pachysandras. You can get additional information and find out about the prevention and treatment of boxwood blight in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Boxwood Alternatives: Growing Substitutes For Boxwood Shrubs
If you are looking for a substitute for boxwood, there are many alternatives to consider. Click here for tips on plants to replace them.
By Teo Spengler
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Korean Boxwood Care: Growing Korean Boxwoods In The Garden
Korean boxwood plants are special since they are particularly cold-hardy and can thrive all the way down to U.S. plant hardiness zone 4. If you want to learn more Korean boxwood information or get tips for growing Korean boxwoods, click this article.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is Boxwood Decline: Learn How To Treat Boxwood Decline
If large branches of your mature boxwood turn orange or tan, the plant is likely suffering from boxwood decline, a disorder caused by plant stress and fungal diseases. Learn about boxwood decline symptoms and tips on managing boxwood decline here.
By Teo Spengler
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Boxwood Winter Protection: Treating Cold Injury In Boxwoods
If you've got a boxwood that often emerges from winter with brown, tan or blackened foliage and needs an extensive pruning, there are some steps you can take to help it survive the winter much more intact. This article will help.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Boxwood Care - How To Grow Boxwood Shrubs
Growing boxwood in your landscape allows you to create a formal hedge, or they may also be planted as focal points and foundation plantings. Find tips on caring for boxwood plants in this article.
By Becca Badgett
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Boxwood Watering Tips – How And When To Water Boxwoods
Boxwood watering requirements are minimal once the plant is established. That said, watering is an important part of any plant's overall health. Click this article to learn about watering a boxwood and when to water boxwoods.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Trimming Boxwood Bushes - How And When To Prune Boxwoods
Members of the genus Buxus include about thirty species and 160 cultivars, including the common American boxwood. Easy to care for in the landscape, occasional trimming may be necessary. Get tips for that here.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Boxwood Shrub Pests – Tips On Controlling Boxwood Insects
In some cases, controlling boxwood insects is paramount to the continued health of the plant. The following article contains information regarding common boxwood pests and treating bugs on boxwoods. Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Care For Container Grown Boxwood Shrubs – How To Plant Boxwoods In Containers
Can boxwoods be planted in pots? Absolutely! They're the perfect container plant. Learn about the care for boxwood in pots and how to plant boxwoods in containers in this article. Click here for more information.
By Liz Baessler
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Fertilizer For Boxwood Shrubs: Tips On Fertilizing Boxwoods
Healthy boxwood plants have lush green leaves, but to keep your shrubs looking their best, you may need to offer them boxwood plant food. For more information on appropriate fertilizer for boxwood shrubs, click this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Boxwood Has Bad Odor – Help, My Bush Smells Like Cat Urine
Boxwood shrubs are known evergreen leaves and compact form. They are excellent specimens for ornamental borders, formal hedges, container gardening and topiary. Unfortunately, there are complaints about smelly boxwood shrubs. Learn more here.
By Karen Boness
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Common Boxwood Varieties: Learn About Different Types Of Boxwoods
Boxwoods are one of the most popular landscape shrubs available. They are noted for their compact forms, ease of care, and adaptability. This article provides information on the various types of boxwood plants available for growing in the garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant