1. Choosing the Right Pot and Soil Choose a pot that is about 2-3 inches larger than the root ball of the dwarf boxwood tree. Use well-draining soil that is rich in nutrients, such as a mix of ...

Box tree moths (Cydalima perspectalis) are invasive pests native to Asia. They have spread throughout Europe over the last 15 years and caused lots of damage to boxwood plants. They arrived on US ...

According to the MSU Extension Office, the first sign of a box tree moth infestation is yellowing. If the plant appears damaged, it should be checked for caterpillars “which are lime green with black ...

Another landscape plant is boxwoods. If you recall, I talked a lot about boxwood in the past two years. Last year it was the box tree moth and the year before it was Volutella leaf and stem blight due ...

An invasive pest that chows down on boxwood plants is expanding its range. The quarantine area is being extended to include ...

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has announced an expansion of the quarantine zone for the Box Tree Moth (BTM), an invasive species threatening Ohio’s horticulture.

Q: I’m taking out a boxwood hedge due to recurring insect and disease issues. What can I plant in their place that has a similar look? A: Although every plant has potential pest or disease ...

Starting today, Miami, Montgomery, Greene, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties will have regulations in place restricting the movement of boxwood shrubs out of the area, according to ...

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the box tree moth originated in East Asia, and it's become a big problem. Local Arbiter Jeremy Hertz, owner of Family Tree Doctor, said the bug can ...