Gardening : How to Prune Boxwood

Boxwood must be pruned in a very specific way to allow it to stay natural and soft. Prune boxwood with help from a gardening ...

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Key insights about video Gardening : How to Prune Boxwood

🌱 Natural, free-flowing plants are preferred in landscapes over square, perfectly sheared ones.

🪑 Thinning out boxwood helps to maintain a natural and soft appearance.

🌿 Thinning involves removing whole branches to promote greenery growth within the boxwood.

❄️ Thinning makes it easier to repair boxwoods damaged by wind, snow, or accidents.

🌞 Thinning allows more light to reach the center of the boxwood, resulting in new shoots.

⛏️ Thinning is done by hand, not with hedge trimmers, to prevent leaf damage and maintain a natural look.

☁️ Well-thinned boxwoods can resemble billowing clouds.

🌳 Choosing the right boxwood variety based on desired height and width can eliminate the need for severe cutting in late winter.

🌳 Selecting the appropriate boxwood variety at the beginning ensures a beautiful, well-suited hedge.

🌳 May is the best time to thin out boxwoods for a beautiful hedge.

Timestamped Summary

00:23 The speaker prefers natural and soft-looking boxwood plants.

00:28 The speaker demonstrates thinning pruning, which involves removing whole branches.

01:05 The speaker shows how thinning out boxwood plants allows light to reach the center, resulting in more new shoots.

01:45 The speaker emphasizes that he is not using hedge trimmers but pruning by hand to maintain a natural look.

02:04 For larger boxwood plants, the speaker suggests either severely cutting them back in late winter or selecting smaller varieties.

02:13 The speaker advises matching the variety of boxwood with the desired height and width in the garden.

02:46 The speaker recommends thinning out boxwood plants in May for the best results.

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Q&A

How do you prune boxwood?

You can prune boxwood by using a technique called thinning. Reach into the plant and remove whole branches, thinning out the greenery and allowing more light to reach the center of the boxwood.

Why is thinning a better pruning technique for boxwood?

Thinning allows more light to reach the center of the boxwood, promoting new shoots and keeping the plant healthy. It also results in a natural and soft appearance, unlike shearing or pruning to perfect shapes.

When should I thin out my boxwood?

The best time to thin out boxwood is in May. This allows the plant to recover and have new growth during the growing season.

Can I severely cut back overgrown boxwood?

Yes, if you have boxwood that has become too large, you can severely cut them back in late winter. However, it's recommended to choose the right variety of boxwood for your needs and desired height to avoid the need for severe pruning.

Can I find boxwood varieties that stay small?

Yes, you can find boxwood varieties that stay small, such as those that reach only 30 inches tall even after 50 years of growth. It's important to choose the right boxwood variety for the desired height and width in your garden.