Boxwoods: Perfect Shrub for Your Garden

Exploring Boxwood Hedges

Guide to getting the hedge that meets your needs

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Boxwood Hedges

Boxwood hedges have become increasingly popular in recent years, with gardeners everywhere appreciating their versatile nature and neat form. These hardy evergreen shrubs are ideal for creating lowmaintenance boundaries or eyecatching topiary shapes, providing a burst of color to any outdoor space.

Boxwood Hedges

Boxwood hedges bloom in late spring and early summer with pleasant white flowers that also attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. What's more, these easy-care plants require minimal pruning and watering, making them the perfect choice for beginner gardeners or those with limited time.

A staple of European garden design for centuries, boxwood hedges were first cultivated in ancient Egypt and later spread throughout the Mediterranean.

History of Boxwood Hedges

During the Italian Renaissance, they were adapted to more extravagant formal gardens and became popular as intricately shaped linear walls used to separate spaces in large estates.

Planted traditionally in unglazed terracotta pots, boxwoods were also essential components of 17th and 18th-century topiary art. Though seemingly simple and delicate, boxwood

hedges are strong and resilient plants that can withstand harsh frosts with extraordinary resilience.

As a result, these evergreen shrubs have remained a popular garden component across Europe for many generations.

Boxwood Hedges in Modern Days

Boxwood hedges, also known as Buxus plants, have proved to be a popular choice for gardens and landscaping nowadays. Not only do they create privacy and beauty, but boxwood hedges are perfect for defining boundaries and creating a sense of enclosure. This evergreen shrub is versatile in its uses, and suitable for everything from small accent pieces to large, stately hedge walls. Additionally, the dense foliage of the plant can be trimmed and shaped into charming geometric or abstract mazes and patterns.

Boxwood Hedges in Modern Days

Such creativity has become increasingly popular among gardeners, who often use these beautiful boxwood hedges to add a touch of flair both inside and outside their homes. All in all, these low-maintenance plants demonstrate why they remain a favorite among modern gardeners.

Planting Tips for Boxwood Hedges

Planting a boxwood hedge is an easy and beautiful way to add some green to your landscaping. The most important step in this process is to start off with healthy, disease-free boxwoods.

Choose a location that has well-draining soil and plenty of sunlight so your hedge can thrive.

Dig out a shallow trench for the boxwood roots, making sure to stagger the plants when you replant them for the best effect.

Planting Tips for Boxwood Hedges

Place the roots in the trench and firmly press down the soil around them. Water thoroughly and mulch lightly to keep weeds away and retain moisture. Regularly prune the hedge to encourage dense growth and maintain its shape!

With just a bit of preparation and care, you’ll soon have a lush that adds texture, color, and structure to your outdoor spaces.

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Taking Care

Boxwood hedges are a great way to add a sophisticated and lush look to your landscape.

To maintain the hedge, prune it twice per year, typically in spring and fall. Remove any diseased branches or those that have grown beyond the desired size of the hedge. For optimal health, fertilize annually with an appropriate nitrogen-rich fertilizer and water deeply every 10 days during dry spells.

Taking Care

Mulching is also beneficial as it supplies nutrients and keeps excess moisture away from the roots by forming a protective layer around the base of the hedge.

With proper care, boxwood hedges are sure to become a staple of your landscape that you can enjoy for years to come!

About InstantHedge

Established in 2013, InstantHedge is the only nursery in the United States devoted to growing pre-finished hedges. With over 25 varieties and 3 convenient heights available, our hedges are perfect for privacy, to create garden rooms, or border plantings.

BRENT MARKUS

Founder

Brent Markus founded InstantHedge in 2012. Brent’s passion for landscape design and horticulture began when he was a teenager, exploring the Chicago Botanic Garden on weekends and designing his family’s garden with fourseason color and unique conifers. Since then, Brent’s landscape designs have been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Fine Gardening, and Garden Conservancy Open Days.

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