Boxwood hedge design ideas and pruning tips!

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How to use Boxwood (Buxus japonica) in your landscape as a hedge or accent topiary, plus an easy to do tip on how to get a perfect straight line when pruning!
Boxwoods are a long time garden classic that really makes a big visual impact! I like to incorporate them in formal garden designs to highlight an entrance with clean symmetry, or delineate pathways by leading your eye through a space. Boxwoods can provide a sense of inclosure in courtyards and can highlight the geometry of a patio space. If your looking for that timeless vibe in your landscape, this will get you there!
Use these evergreen shrubs as a border to hardscape spaces and as a foreground layer to other taller growing plants to create contrast and interest in the landscape!
Boxwoods can also be used to create intricate designs such as cross hatch or weaved patterns. But they are not limited to formal landscapes. They can also be used in modern designs as well to create clean lines and highlight architecture.
Pruning should be started when the plants are young. In general, Spring is the best time to do any major pruning. If a cone shape is desired, it's imperative to create a straight vertical leader. Keep plants thinned out to let light inside the plant to keep it from getting too woody.
Pro tip: Use a string line to get a perfect straight even line when pruning.
Hope this info was help for everyone!
Happy planting!
-Dom
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@roxanaprundaru1786 2 жыл бұрын

Eden bravo super beautiful man,! Bravo!

@G.E.L Жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks

@rodneyharper2275 4 ай бұрын

Great job thanks 👍

@josepeka1189 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for presenting such an informative video about the vu us. I have an amazing manicured front yard with spiralled topiary and a cushion trimmed as a majestic swan . Bucks is such a classy plant if you respect it and let your artistic mind guide you in providing and showing off your personality. Love your video, these front yards and properties look amazing . 🏆Jose from Melbourne Australia.

@BudgetPlants 11 ай бұрын

Hey Jose.. awesome thanks for sharing! Appreciate the kind words, and watching the channel. Cheers! 😎

@nguyetnguyenthithu7380 Жыл бұрын

its really beautiful garden tips thanks

@BudgetPlants Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watchin! Happy Sunday :)

@bomagardentools7456 2 жыл бұрын

good video

@235dramirez Жыл бұрын

How far apart should I plant them?

@limamcphie7764 Жыл бұрын

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@michelec6596 10 ай бұрын

when the boxwoods are overgrown, too tall, i have read you can cut at the most 1/3 of their height to get them under control. Someone also decided to plant roses in a pocket behind them - planning on them staying short. They are now about 4 feet tall. How to avoid that brown leaf edge when one trims?

@CVenza Жыл бұрын

Have any information on the new boxwood they are calling Better than a Boxwood? 🤔

@topbuxusholland Жыл бұрын

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@mmmichellegirl Жыл бұрын

Would the approach be different for different species of boxwoods? We are considering the Green Velvet Boxwood.

@BudgetPlants Жыл бұрын

Green Velvet is a gorgeous boxwood. it grows very dense and create a nice low hedge. The care would be the same.

@RussellSmith-ls8un Жыл бұрын

If box woods are large, 5ft, and standing side by side with no space between them, nis it safe to trim them back to a point of separation and/or reshaping them?

@BudgetPlants Жыл бұрын

You can reshape older Boxwoods to a degree, however there will be a period of time where they are not looking good during the re-shaping process as it will undoubtedly expose old woody branches. But if done correctly, it should not hurt the plant.

@jensmith4005 Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetPlants This is the exact information I was looking for. Please define "... to a degree..." and "done correctly". I watched a video where the whole bush was cut back beyond the green to just small woody branches and they came back. What is your opinion on this? Thank you in advance.

@heyheydoyouknow 2 жыл бұрын

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@sherwoodnursery Жыл бұрын

Boxwood do not need to be thinned to allow light in they will maintain leaves on interior branches with very little light

@rajesh030490 Жыл бұрын

How tall can it get? I've read 5ft to 3ft so want to get a good understanding if I can use it as a fence

@BudgetPlants Жыл бұрын

It can vary depending on soil condition, sun exposure, watering etc. I’ve seen some Buxus varieties reach 5 feet + when left untrimmed, but they are most often seen at 4’ or under because they are easily pruned at this height. Above that, the foliage does not take to pruning that well as it becomes less dense at the top.

@ericstrong54 Жыл бұрын

Box are easy to propagate by cuttings but I have been unable to find some instruction on pruning for early growth. Can you help? Thanks

@BudgetPlants Жыл бұрын

If you are wanting to trim them into a standard bordering hedge, I generally recommend to selectively prune down branches that protrude outward beyond the main bulk of the foliage. Prune them about half way down which will effectively create a ‘node’ where another set of two or more branches will begin. It generates a tighter foliage which will create a more dense hedge. There’s no hard and fast science to it.. it’s mostly just using your eye and keeping the foliage uniform when they are younger.

@ericstrong54 Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetPlants will try that. Thanks so much for taking time to reply- most KZfaqrs don’t.

@BudgetPlants Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I’m here any time 😎

@pujabhavani Жыл бұрын

Which fertilizer is better for winter green boxwood?

@BudgetPlants Жыл бұрын

Any time-realize all purpose fertilizer. I usually go for something that is equally balanced, all 10’s and under on the NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) values.

@pujabhavani Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetPlants Thanks for the quick response!!

@BudgetPlants Жыл бұрын

No prob 😎

@jordanewright2354 10 ай бұрын

Where can I buy

@BudgetPlants 10 ай бұрын

They are pretty commonly available at most nurseries. If you are local here in Southern California, we do have these available. Inquire here! info@budgetplants.com