Boxwood blight is a fungal disease that affects leaves and stems. It can move quickly in wet, humid weather, especially when shrubs are planted close together or sheared into tight shapes.

For plant health, summer pruning receives a mixed review. It can be healthy when it is limited and targeted. It can be harmful when it is heavy. Light summer pruning can help by removing: Dead branches Broken limbs after storms Diseased material, when proper sanitation is used Small rubbing branches Low shoots that block visibility or access Suckers and water sprouts in limited amounts

Boxwoods enhance the elegance of any garden, but they face serious threats from pests and diseases. Two of the most concerning are blight