Pruning boxwoods

We have planted some small boxwoods to make a hedge. I feel they should be pruned periodically in order for the plant to become full. My husband says to leave them alone. Please help?
Thank you very much!

Gail
GParrish33@Earthlink.Net

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#1 Comment By drtreelove On 11/10/2018 @ 2:59 am

I vote for the middle way. Prune lightly to shape, but not severely.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/trimming-boxwood-bushes.htm ^[1]

And be sure to disinfect your pruning tools (Lysol aersol or 10% household bleach solution); there is a devastating fungal disease called “boxwood blight” that is spreading in some eastern US states including Florida now.
I mention this not to scare you, but so that you can take preventive action to avoid the disease.
See the section on ‘Management’ in this article:

http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/pestalert/2015/09/15/boxwood-blight-detected-in-florida/ ^[2]

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[2] http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/pestalert/2015/09/15/boxwood-blight-detected-in-florida/: http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/pestalert/2015/09/15/boxwood-blight-detected-in-florida/

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