Our Nine Year Old Boxwoods Are Separating Down The Middle. Should I Have Pruned Them Shorter?

Our courtyard has boxwoods on three sides. I was wanting them to grow together. Sorry I don’t have a picture

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 08/29/2022 @ 11:57 am

Unfortunately, without photos it is hard to say. They could be splitting due to a number of reasons, but they shouldn't be splitting due to improper pruning. This could indicate disease, or improper soil conditions.

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