Can someone tell me what is happening to these bushes?

[Propflux01]

I have several of these (I don't know what they are called) usually robust bushes planted around my property. They've been fine for years until about 6 months ago, one started to just die off. Then another followed. Ones right next to them are fine and growing with no issues. I thought maybe insects, but the plant is just dying off, not being eaten. Pics enclosed.

 

[sgkent]

usually when plants die like that it is root related. That means something ate the roots, or too wet or too dry. Or it can be a fungus etc., dog peeing on them, chemicals, too much fertilizer etc..

 

[MParr]

They look like boxwoods. If so, here’s something for your reading.

Boxwood Diseases & Insect Pests

Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) are adapted to a wide range of light conditions and prefer fertile, moist, well-drained soil, which is amended with organic matter....

hgic.clemson.edu

 

[Propflux01]

Thank you, This helps alot!

 

[clarkie68]

usually when plants die like that it is root related. That means something ate the roots, or too wet or too dry. Or it can be a fungus etc., dog peeing on them, chemicals, too much fertilizer etc..

yeah you right!

 

[MParr]

Thank you, This helps alot!

I would first look at the foliage of the seemingly healthy plants. Then, determine if the soil is well drained.

 

[Propflux01]

Looks like some landscaping is in my futures

 

[strohmoose]

Judging from the edging (rising) it looks like too much moisture is suffocating the roots.

 

[Propflux01]

After the response and more reading, I’m tending to agree. Was just strange how they have been there unaffected for 5-6 years now then suddenly this.

 

[sgkent]

I have kid brother who used to kill specific bushes when he came home from beer drinking.