Care and Planting Tips

Keep your Better Boxwood® looking crisp and healthy through winter with this quick, foolproof fall ritual.

Whether you're correcting spacing issues or simply giving your Better Boxwoods a new home, transplanting doesn’t have to be intimidating. In fact, Better Boxwoods are quite adaptable and known for handling transplanting well when given the right care. This guide walks you through the best timing, tools, and step-by-step process to help your shrubs thrive in their new spot. When to Transplant Boxwoods The best time to transplant boxwoods is in the fall, when temperatures are cooler and rainfall is more consistent. This gives the roots time to establish before winter sets in. Early spring is also an option, but...

Seasonal shifts, especially from late summer into early fall, introduce a variety of stressors to the landscape. High temperatures, inconsistent rainfall, and elevated humidity can weaken commonly used shrubs, leading to symptoms like wilting, discoloration, and in some cases, dieback. Traditional boxwoods are particularly sensitive during this transition, often showing signs of stress such as bronzing foliage, thinning, or increased disease susceptibility. Better Boxwood was developed to overcome these limitations. With enhanced environmental tolerance and proven resistance to boxwood blight, it offers a modern solution for dependable structure, evergreen appeal, and strong performance in all seasons. Understanding the Impact of...

Better Boxwood isn’t just another pretty hedge; it’s a purpose‑built solution for modern landscapes, engineered to shrug off disease while providing year‑round structure and color. Forged on the front lines of Europe’s decades‑long battle with boxwood blight, the Better Boxwood collection was refined by Belgian plantsman Didier Hermans of Herplant BV in partnership with the Flemish Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research. Their meticulous breeding program, launched in the early 1990s when blight began ravaging European gardens, produced varieties that marry classic form with unrivaled resistance, setting a new benchmark for boxwoods.  That same commitment to excellence doesn’t end in the...