How can I grow out a boxwood bush faster?


According to the recent survey Boxwood is the most popular hedge used for landscaping in the USA. Boxwood bushes are an excellent choice to make great additions in any landscaping project. Box hedge is a naturally evergreen deer resistant hedge which makes an excellent hedge year around.

Comparatively, boxwoods are less maintenance shrub, requires weekly watering and mulching twice in a year. Green mountain is the most popular boxwood hedge variety used all over the USA.

How to Grow Boxwood Hedge Faster-

Pick Green Mountain Boxwood Shrub- To create a border plant,; green mountain is an excellent deer resistant evergreen shrub which grows upto 3-6 inch per year. You can plant this box hedge in your garden, backyard or even in small pots.

Select Location- Selection the type of location where the shrub gets 6-8 hours full sunlight. Boxwoods are ideal for zones 4-9. Choose the location where the nature of soil is slightly acidic well drained.

Installing the Shrub- Box hedge cannot be planted in any season. Late spring is the best time to put and install into the ground. You can but a shrub from nearby nursery. You may be given 3 packaging options; biodegradable cardboard box, cedar box, Fabric bag. Dig a hole for each shrub that is as deep as the root ball; make the hole 1-2 feet wide. Cut the root so that it can be spread appropriately. Lastly tamp the soil gently.

Irrigation- Water the boxwood shrub precisely. Follow the same once in a week to grow stronger, fuller and faster.

Give your Boxwood bush mulch each summer- Mulch your shrub about 2-3 inches from the root.

Pruning- Last but should not be avoided. Pruning boxwood hedge is as important as watering and mulching to keep it alive. The time between the last spring and early winter is the best time to prune box hedge.

Following these 6 easy steps would definitely help your boxwood to grow faster and healthier. All they need is a little care and proper maintenance.

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