Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Boxwood shrubs are low maintenance, dense, rounded plants. Boxwood grows well in the South and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, but they can be planted and grown in many climates. Because of its density, shiny leaves and slow growth, boxwood is often used in modern hedge landscaping and bonsai gardens. Although boxwood is versatile and requires little maintenance, it must be properly planted in order to grow well. Study the steps below to plant boxwood shrubs.

Steps

1. 1 Decide whether to plant your boxwood in your garden or in a pot.
   • This does not drastically change how you plant, but the mobility of a potted plant may suit your needs better than a boxwood rooted in the ground.
2. 2 Choose the right time for boarding.
   • Autumn is the ideal time of the year to plant boxwood, but it can also be successfully planted in the spring or early summer.
3. 3 Determine where to plant.
   • Depending on the type of climate in your area, you will be limited where you can plant boxwood. If you live in a colder area, boxwood should be planted in an area where it will receive bright sun. Also consider placing the plant where it will be protected from the cold wind.
   • In warmer areas, boxwood should be planted where it will receive partial shade. In all regions, boxwood should be planted on the north or south sides.
4. 4 Check your soil.
   • The optimum soil pH is slightly acidic, around 6-7 on a scale. Abundant, fertile soil is the best. The soil should also be well-drained, as the short boxwood roots require quick drainage to prevent them from drowning.
5. 5 Loosen the root ball of the new box tree so that most of the roots are decomposed.
   • If the plant is transplanted, skip this step.
6. 6 Dig a hole in the soil, about as deep as the height of the plant and as wide as common roots.
   • If you are planting boxwood in a pot, place the root ball 5 cm deep in the soil.
7. 7 Place the boxwood in the hole and cover the roots with water and soil about 5.08 cm. above.
8. 8 Pour in 5.08 cm. mulch into the rest of the hole and tamp it down.
9. 9 Water your boxwood once a week during the warmer months, and much less frequently during cooler periods.

Tips

• If the lower leaves of the boxwood begin to turn yellow, spray the top of the soil with the fertilizer.
• If you're growing boxwood in a pot, choose a wide pot with good drainage. The wider the pot, the less often you will need to water the box or change pots.

Warnings

• Do not plant boxwood shrubs too close to other shrubs. It is safe to keep plants around 0.91 m.apart. Boxwood tends to invade the root system of other plants and accumulate nutrients from the soil.
• Do not plant boxwood in saturated clay soil. Clay has poor drainage.

What do you need

• Boxwood
• The soil
• Gloves
• Water
• Mulch
• Fertilizer
• Shovel