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Elegant green shrubs (boxwood alternatives) in various shades of green in a formal border

Combining boxwood alternatives: elegant borders without box blight risk

Boxwood died on a massive scale. Its alternatives — Ilex crenata, Lonicera nitida, Buxus wallichiana — grow identically. Do you know how to combine them? This is elegant boxwood-lookalike garden design without the risk.

5 min

Symmetrical French formal garden with clipped boxwood hedge and geometric pathways

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French formal garden: symmetry, boxwood alternatives and clean lines

Discover how to design a French formal garden: symmetrical patterns, easy-care boxwood alternatives and classic design principles for your front garden.

5 min