Boxwoods

Boxwoods have got to be my favorite shrub! They add color and dimension to hard surfaces like decks, patios, driveways, porches and boring areas of your yard. Boxwoods look good all year round and they are affordable!

Boxwoods are dense and known for their “shaping” ability. Unlike many plants that become overgrown and unmanageable, boxwoods can be trimmed to the size you like without the leaves getting sparse or exposing wood. Boxwoods are slow growers making them easy to maintain a desired shape and size with just a little snipping. They are cold-resistant, drought-resistant and need just a little fertilizer yearly.

My favorite way to use boxwoods?

I love to use boxwoods in pots, baskets, and urns. It’s a great way to add greenery year-round to a patio or porch. Depending on the container and the setting, they can create a traditional, contemporary or farmhouse look. The beautiful green shrub adds texture and color to hard surfaces such as cement and brick patios and adds interest and warmth to wood decks. Read more about Growing Boxwoods

A few tips

1. Choose pots that offer good drainage. Use a sturdy, draining pot inside a wicker basket.
2. Choose pots that are big meaning as wide as the plant is tall or larger. Boxwoods have a shallow yet spreading root system.
3. Plant in a good potting soil rich in nutrients and fertilizer.
4. Plant in spring if possible so roots have a chance to grow before the heat of summer or cold of winter.
5. Water young plants often so the soil doesn’t dry out. Water older plants weekly.
6. Protect plants in the winter with mulch or wrap in burlap. You can bring them inside, too!
7. Boxwoods don’t really need to be pruned — they need to be trimmed to keep their shape
8. Add holiday decor to your boxwood plants for a whole new look!
9. Consider using boxwoods indoors.
10. You can “age” terra cotta pots – Learn how
11. You can “age” galvanized pots – Learn how

Using pots, baskets, and urns you can create any look you want!

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