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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