Care and Planting Tips

Four years ago, when Erin Schanen of The Impatient Gardener discovered the signs of boxwood blight in her garden, hers became only the fifth confirmed home garden case in the state of Wisconsin. As a longtime boxwood fan whose shrubs lent character and year-round color to her yard, the news was bleak. But Erin has since transformed challenge into opportunity, using new blight-resistant Better Boxwood® varieties to reimagine her landscape. From the undulating pruned boxwood hedges around her vegetable garden to a lush new planting at her property’s edge, Erin’s Better Boxwoods are helping her add brilliant, blight-resistant color and structure back...

A fast, foolproof fall routine for Better Boxwood®: build a perfect mulch ring and deep‑water the root zone in 15 minutes to prep plants for winter.

Whether you're correcting spacing issues or simply giving your Better Boxwoods a new home, transplanting doesn’t have to be intimidating. In fact, Better Boxwoods are quite adaptable and known for handling transplanting well when given the right care. This guide walks you through the best timing, tools, and step-by-step process to help your shrubs thrive in their new spot. When to Transplant Boxwoods The best time to transplant boxwoods is in the fall, when temperatures are cooler and rainfall is more consistent. This gives the roots time to establish before winter sets in. Early spring is also an option, but...

Seasonal shifts, especially from late summer into early fall, introduce a variety of stressors to the landscape. High temperatures, inconsistent rainfall, and elevated humidity can weaken commonly used shrubs, leading to symptoms like wilting, discoloration, and in some cases, dieback. Traditional boxwoods are particularly sensitive during this transition, often showing signs of stress such as bronzing foliage, thinning, or increased disease susceptibility. Better Boxwood was developed to overcome these limitations. With enhanced environmental tolerance and proven resistance to boxwood blight, it offers a modern solution for dependable structure, evergreen appeal, and strong performance in all seasons. Understanding the Impact of...