About Boxwoods

Boxwoods

Boxwoods are one of many broad-leaved evergreens popular in theLandscape. Boxwoods can be true aristocrats of your landscape.These plants require little attention and develop intolong-lived hardy plants with a little protection just beingmindful of their preferences for conditions. Avoid sites thathave wide fluctuations in temperature,long dry periods, dryingwinds, and intense bright sunshine. These evergreens are wellworth your efforts. In return these plants are naturallyoffensive to deer. Some people say they smell like cat...Liberal use in your landscape makes your garden less attractivefor the deer. Boxwoods drop few leaves at any one time makingthem a clean plant with little mess. Boxwoods seldom becomeovergrown and are relatively pest and disease free. The Koreanboxwoods are the most cold resistant. These plants love a rich,well drained soil. Using aged compost to modify the soils helpsimprove poor existing soils. Protect the boxwoods from winterinjury by planting them on the protected north and east sides

ofbuildings or where they will receive wind protection fromnatural features such as other trees or embankments. Fertilizeboxwoods only in the spring. Avoid winter scorch on plants bywatering if rainfall is deficient. Plant larger plants if youexpect winter hardyness to be a factor. Large plants have morereserves and can usually survive the first year after purchasebetter. Boxwoods will add year round interest to your landscapewhen located properly and provide contrast within your landscapein all seasons.

Boxwoods that we have been raising include:

Wintergem

Varder Valley

Green Gem

Green Mountain

Green Velvet

Green Beauty You can see more of Bill plants articles athttp://www.seedlingsrus.com/Articles.html

About the author:

Bill has been raising plants for 45 years. His nursery islocated in Doylestown Pa. He also has many web sites devoted tonursery stock including http://www.highlandhillfarm.comhttp://www.seedlingsrus.com and http://www.zone5trees.com

Bathroom Vanities make women feel sexy!

Men, I do not care who you are, there is nothing sexier than a woman sitting in front of her bathroom vanity preparing herself for you.

The smells, the beauty - wow. We guys just shower, sha.....

Beautiful Lighting Tips 101 - A Crash Course in Lighting Design

Many people cannot immediately identify why they may like or dislike a particular room or interior. Proper lighting and illumination is the single most critical factor in design.....

Blinds 101

Shades Shutters & Blinds Product Information

Every thing you wanted to know about blinds, shades, and shutters but were afraid to ask. A beginner's guide for buying window blinds.

by Lawren Gourney


----.....

Bluebirds

Copyright © 2005 Tammy Clayton

This brightly colored bird has always been a romantic symbol for their unusual coloring as well as their gentle loving nature. In Victorian times, they were a common artful addition to romantic.....

Budjeting for your Water Feature

Budgeting for Your Water Feature

Anyone that has ever constructed a water feature will tell you that it can be surprising how quickly the cost of installing such a feature can escalate. For this reason.....