As evergreen trees and shrubs across Kansas begin their annual spring growth flush, now is the ideal time for homeowners to inspect and prune landscape ...

Inkberry holly is the shrub replacing boxwood in formal gardens. Designers explain why it's the best alternative for pest and ...

Boxwoods are slow growing shrubs that can be shaped into precise forms. Learn how to shape boxwoods and keep them healthy in ...

Yard work becomes a personal joy for one homeowner, who bravely climbs an eight-foot ladder to trim boxwoods, finding ...

Ella Maxwell and Jennifer Nelson to talk all things early-season gardening. From pruning boxwoods and managing pests to knowing when (and when not) to plant cannas, this episode is packed with ...

Boxwoods are among the most common evergreen shrubs you’ll find in Louisiana landscapes, and that’s because these plants were once considered foolproof. Sadly, in recent years, many boxwoods have ...

Art of Gardening member Kathy Varner introduced her next-door neighbor, Todd Bowman, to talk on the topic of pruning at a meeting held at Peace Lutheran Church on March 4. The owner of Stonehenge ...

Determining what time of year to prune your ornamental deciduous shrubs can be tricky and confusing, but we hope to clear up some misconceptions and provide clear guidance for several common landscape ...

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 ...

Q: In May, high winds blew down the center trunk of the maple tree shown in the photo (see reader's photo). The tree is still alive and had full foliage on the remaining branches, which formed the ...

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.

Pruning can still be done. Contrary to popular belief, pruning can be done year-round. Light, judicious pruning in the fall does not kill plants and is often needed to control straggly and overgrown ...