Boxwoods are one of my favorite shrubs. They stay green all year and at least in Ohio, they are pretty hardy. Two years ago we didn’t like the height of our boxwoods in the backyard. We felt they got too tall. At the end of the season, we cut them back to a 2 feet foot off the ground and they came back beautifully.
Another way I love to use boxwoods in landscaping is in pots and urns. It’s a great way to add greenery to a patio or porch. Depending on the container and the setting, they can be traditional or contemporary. The beautiful green shrub can soften hard surfaces such as cement and brick patios and add warmth to wood decks.
Potted Boxwoods Soften Hard Surfaces
Following are some great examples of how you can use potted boxwood in your landscaping.
Planting and Caring for Boxwood in Containers
Boxwoods are very low maintenance. Read up on them at Gardening Know How.
How to Shape and Trim Boxwoods
Boxwoods look best when manicured. They can be turned into topiaries, round balls, cones or squares. Check out this article from Lowes on how to shape them. Other than shaping them, they are very
Do you use boxwoods in your landscaping?
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I’m not sure Lyn. I would check with your local nursery.