Planting Boxwood Shrubs The Right Way Boxwoods are one of the best hedges to plant for privacy in your yard, and proper planting will help you grow a lush, green hedge along your fence line. When ...

The closer spacing, within reason, helps provide quicker results. A spacing of 3 to 5 feet is fairly typical, but small hedges, like a clipped boxwood or a dwarf yaupon hedge 2 feet tall, might be ...

For low hedges, plants are typically planted closer together. For example, if you want to create a 12-inch boxwood or dwarf yaupon hedge, plant as close as 8 inches apart.

Boxwood hedges do not like to get their "feet" wet. Try planting yaupon holly, a native dwarf, as an alternative in areas with poor drainage. (Photo by Adrian Higgins for Washington Post) QUESTION ...

Few boxwoods are as interesting as the Golden Dream boxwood (Buxus microphylla ‘Peergold’). The oval foliage is delightful, with bright golden edges that surround a deep-green leaf center.

Do not delay this too long. It will be most effective when the boxwood is showing vigorous growth. Use a fertilizer that has a high nitrogen content. 10-10-10 garden fertilizer would be a good choice.

Boxwood is considered by some to be the oldest ornamental plant. It was the hedge plant preferred by the Moors in harem gardens and was a favorite of the ancient Greeks.

For a list of plant to use in a hedge stop by the Logan County Extension office at 508 S. 10th Ave. Sterling, CO 80751 or call Brian Kailey at 970-522-3200, Ext. 3 ...

The OregonianA boxwood hedge makes a delightful frame. We writers go on and on about the wonderful plants of winter: witch hazel, winter jasmine, sasanqua camellia, Christmas rose and so on. But ...