Description
Proper boxwood pruning can keep shrubs healthy, attractive, and naturally shaped for years. Learn how to prune boxwoods using selective thinning and reduction pruning techniques that encourage branching, improve air circulation, and avoid the problems often caused by shearing.
Topics covered include when to prune boxwoods, how to reduce the size of overgrown shrubs, where to make pruning cuts, how much growth to remove each year, and tips for maintaining a dense, healthy boxwood. These pruning methods help create a more natural look while supporting long-term plant health.
0:00 – Introduction
0:18 – How to Prune a Boxwood
4:04 – Why to Not Sheer a Boxwood
4:45 – Sanitizing Pruners
5:19 – When to Prune Boxwoods
6:29 – How to do Boxwood Reduction Pruning
7:15 – What if You Prune Too Much?
8:32 – Caring for Boxwood After Pruning
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