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 ...

English boxwoods can be renewal-pruned by cutting them back during their dormant period in late winter, before growth begins. If you cut the entire plant back hard to mostly bare stems, it can take ...

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 ...

You planted some beautiful shrubs, but now you're not sure what to do. It seems like a lot of pressure! When should you prune them? What if you cut off too much? What happens if you don’t prune? 'Most ...

Pruning and trimming are sometimes used interchangeably in garden speak, but they aren’t the same thing. While both involve cutting branches and foliage from a tree, shrub, or plants like perennials, ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Boxwood Q • Can I still prune my boxwoods now? Since we’re about to head into September, it is not advisable to prune boxwoods at ...

Q: I'm about to trim my dwarf boxwoods out front. Some articles I've read say to make sure that the top of the boxwood is narrower than the bottom to ensure sunlight penetrates the whole shrub. This ...