Boxwoods are ornamental plants popularly grown as shaped bushes, hedges, and Bonsai trees worldwide. The reason for their popularity is the ease with which these shrubs can be shaped. Whether growing Boxwoods as square or round shaped bushes or in a long hedge, you must know how far apart to space each Boxwood plant to …
Gardening
Boxwoods can be grown as stand-alone spherical or cubic bushes, and they will look just splendid in their perfect shape and gorgeously dense foliage. But they can also be grown in combination with other garden plants to create excellent contrasts. Taller Boxwood varieties are often used as a background for shorter, more colorful bushes or …
Who doesn’t want glossy green, perfectly shaped Boxwood shrubs in their garden? As much as it looks good and is fun, having well-shaped and healthy Boxwoods is not an easy feat to achieve. It will take a long time for Box shrubs to get established and grow big enough to be pruned to shape. But …
Boxwoods are pretty hardy plants and are not bothered by the elements. Be it cold winds, frost, direct sunlight, or infertile soil, these resilient plants can weather through it all. The evergreen shrubs don’t lose their vibrant colors even in the bleak winter months. Staying green and glossy all year round. But if for some …
You want to learn more about Husky Cherry Red Tomato plant care and read about the Cherry Red Tomato Plant. The Husky Cherry Red Tomato is a popular dwarf tomato variety. The vines on this tomato plant grow close to one another, meaning the plant takes up little space in the garden. Grow these tomatoes …
I love cultivating my own lush bamboo plants, and it is easier than you may think. There is something magical about watching the dark earth break as fresh green shoots rise from below to tower as tall bamboo stalks that can reach as much as 90 feet in some varieties. People often ask me how …
Undoubtedly, one of the most popular ornamental plant genera, Boxwoods are very hardy, versatile, evergreen shrubs. The first reported Boxwood garden plantation in North America took place in 1653! The evergreen shrub is truly, “Man’s Oldest Garden Ornament.” The Boxwood genus comprises about 97 species and hundreds of cultivars, the most familiar one is Buxus …
You’ll never get bored of growing tomatoes. But if you want clusters of cherry tomatoes in your garden, try growing the Sweet Million Tomato plant. These bright red tomatoes can be enjoyed as an evening snack or in a salad. This is one of the varieties that produce the highest yield throughout the season. The …
It is undeniably satisfying to have a thriving basil plant on hand when you want to pop a few leaves into a meal or drink. Yet, for many, growing herbs can be tricky, especially when they show signs of distress and you’re unsure of the cause. Fortunately, beautiful, fragrant basil is easy to grow and …
Shrubs are low maintenance and can decorate any outdoor space with minimal effort. Water and sunlight are key components for growing any shrub variety but do not underestimate the importance of fertilizers. With the option of flowering, foliar, and fruit-bearing varieties, there is a shrub for everyone. Shrubs are classified by their short plant height …