Most types of boxwood shrubs are cultivars of either Buxus sempervirens, also known as common or American boxwood, or Buxus microphylla, better known as Japanese boxwood. Other boxwood varieties are ...

“We planted a few boxwood this summer, and I’m wondering if I need to do anything special to protect them this winter.” — Alfred Jones, Waukegan There are species and cultivars of trees and shrubs ...

Viburnum is a terrific large shrub for any landscape. Plant it in full sun. The Summer Snowflake variety is a “Todd Terrific” selection. This deciduous shrub grows 6 to 8 feet in height, and is a ...

Boxwoods form the evergreen backbone of historic and traditional garden designs in the United States and abroad. These favored shrubs tolerate the severe pruning that is necessary to create crisp ...