Box hedge border

The neat lines of well trimmed box hedging contribute so much to a garden. By contrast they seem to emphasise the form of adjacent plants whilst providing a direct link to the formal lines of nearb…

The garden beds at my Bedford, New York farm continue to evolve. I'm always looking for ways to improve my gardens. I love planting interesting and rare specimens that add texture, growth and beauty at different times throughout the year. I also enjoy arranging large groups of certain plantings to create borders and appealing displays.

Annabelle Hydrangea with boxwood border

This article was reviewed by Steve Snedeker, professional landscaper. Many homeowners believe their hedges are the first or only line of defense for their landscaping. This isn't always the case, though. When you pair your hedges with low-light groundcover, maintaining your yard becomes simpler. So, we researched ideal plants for under your hedges. The best […]

Border with box hedge and low maintenance planting

Find help & information on Buxus sempervirens common box Shrubs from the RHS

Short enough to step over, high enough to be a stretch ... check out these radically different hedge styles and tell us your opinion

Formal garden in Newport, Essex. Lavender and box hedging with alliums and irises

CGJ Mathias and Son Nurseries on Instagram: “Such clever and thoughtful design. A Hornbeam hedge backdrop with clipped and bordered spheres of box. In the summer this will be a…”

Hydrangea 'Annabelle' is the perfect planting companion for box hedging. The white flower heads look stunning against the dark green Buxus

Hedges are both decorative and useful for any landscape. Use them to designate and divide spaces, add interest, or provide a little extra privacy. If you have previously thought of hedges as just green and boring, think again. There are some beautiful flowering shrubs great for hedges!

These are some of the best plant choices for creating a small hedge. Keeping in mind we live in West Gippsland, about 1hr East of…

Ina Garten's Garden

A path leads past box edged borders of lavender and privet standard, to patio ... Image:0559159 - Stock photo from GAP Gardens, garden & plant photography

Are you going to redesign your garden? Give these Mediterranean garden hedge plants designs a spin to have a pleasant-looking garden for everyone.

Last weekend all the right angled boxwood in the front of my house was installed by my fabulous landscaper Nelson...

The ultimate guide for growing buxus. Commonly referred to as English or Common Box, Buxus has been used for many years to create structure and form in gardens. With its glossy deep green small leaves and slow growth, it is well suited to being clipped into shapes, hedges and low borders, and grows well in containers to add drama and interest to any corner of the garden. Here are some tips on how to plant, grow and care for one of our favourite hedging plants.

Tree with planting surrounding its base and bordered by a box hedge.

For Mother's Day, my present was that I could do whatever landscaping I wanted in the front yard. To me, this is a very good present, espec...