Care and Planting Tips

When it comes to maintaining the perfect shape and health of your boxwoods, knowing the right pruning techniques is key. Whether you're aiming for a crisp, formal hedge, a natural, airy look, or something in between, understanding the nuances of pruning, shearing, and thinning will help you achieve your garden goals. We’ll walk you through each of these essential pruning styles, offering tips and tricks to keep your Better Boxwoods looking their best all year round. Let’s dive in and get those garden shears ready! Shearing Versus Pruning  Two very different types of pruning techniques are commonly used to maintain...

Are boxwoods evergreen?  Boxwood shrubs have evergreen foliage, meaning the leaves remain green all year long. Evergreen plants do not drop their foliage in fall like deciduous plants. Can boxwood grow in shade?   Boxwood shrubs perform best in partial shade to dappled shade but can tolerate more shade or full sun. In hot climates, boxwood plants benefit from afternoon shade. When planted under heavy shade, boxwood plants will have a more open habit, with less dense branching and foliage. How fast do boxwoods grow?  Boxwood shrubs grow at slow, medium, or fast rates, depending on the species and variety....

By Kim Toscano  Boxwoods are gorgeous evergreen shrubs that bring lasting color and structure to the garden. The Better Boxwood collection offers several types of boxwood shrubs for all your landscape needs – from foundation and hedge plants to compact boxwoods perfect for topiary plants. Give your plants the best possible start by learning how to plant boxwood in the ground including where to plant boxwood, how far apart to space plants, and when to plant boxwood in the garden. Where to Plant Boxwoods  Boxwoods are versatile plants and easy to grow under a range of conditions. Boxwood shrubs are...

By Kim Toscano  Space boxwood plants closer together for formal plantings such as a hedge, parterre, knot garden, or continuous border. In these plantings, we want the foliage of the individual plants to grow together and act as a single canopy. Spacing will again depend upon the expected mature size of different varieties.   Recommended spacing for Better Boxwood varieties:  Babylon Beauty™  General Spacing: Plant 4-5 feet apart  Formal Hedges: Space 18-24 inches on center Heritage™ General Spacing: Plant 2-3 feet apart  Formal Hedges: Space 15-18 inches on center Renaissance™ General Spacing: Plant 18-30 inches apart  Formal Hedges: Space 12...