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- Q.Ok To Plant Japanese Boxwood In 2′ X 2′ X 4′ Livestock Trough? - The boxwood is in a 15 gal nursery can and is about 4' X 4' right now. I do want ...
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- Q.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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May 3, 2022Q.Ok To Plant Japanese Boxwood In 2′ X 2′ X 4′ Livestock Trough?
The boxwood is in a 15 gal nursery can and is about 4' X 4' right now. I do want it to grow to 6' and am worried that the livestock trough may not be big enough. Maybe a 2 X 2 X 6' would be better? Or maybe these aren't deep enough?
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GKH_Susan on
May 4, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I would say the 4 foot is deep enough. But you should drill lots of holes in the bottom for drainage.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
May 13, 2022Q.Hedge? Or Bush?
I found this hedge at a nearby business & think it is perfect for privacy in my front yard. I just don't know what the name of it is.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 24, 2022
Certified ExpertA.That looks like Buxus mycrophylla, or the Boxwood.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/boxwood-care.htm
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Bugsey on
May 14, 2022
Kent, EnglandQ.Do You Prune Off Dead Leaves After Treating Box With Nemetoids For Moth Caterpillar
the whole round pruned bushes look dead apart from a few green stems at the top of the bush. I have grown them for the past 20 years without any previous problems. I have just given first of the three treatments.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 16, 2022
Certified ExpertA.If they are completely dead, then it can be fine. Removing too much LIVING growth at one time can be detrimental, but removing dead growth is fine.
This article will help you to prune the shrub in the future:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/trimming-boxwood-bushes.htm
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reggieut on
May 29, 2022
77494Q.My Hedgerow Bush Has A Pest/disease Problem
My hedgerow bush (don't know the name) has been infested by a pest or a disease, which has left dead leaves and big gaps in the foliage. Are you able to tell me what the problem is and what I can do to get rid of it? Thanks !
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BushDoctor on
June 1, 2022
Certified ExpertA.This one may be for your closest extension service. This seems to be a very nondescript disease and will likely require a soil sample be tested to know for sure.
You can try an all purpose fungicide, but it may require special attention depending on the specific disease.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
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Anonymous on
July 2, 2022Q.Need Help Identifying A Shrub
Hello, I've attached an image of a shrub. I could use some help identifying the shrub.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 13, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It looks like boxwood shrubs.
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/boxwood-diagnose-manage-and-prevent-common-problems
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/boxwood-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/boxwood/trimming-boxwood-bushes.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
gaffstergal on
August 29, 2022
78633Q.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
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 29, 2022
Certified ExpertA.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.
Here are some articles that will help you to care for your shrubs:
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Anonymous on
September 19, 2022
Southern Highlands NSW AustraliaQ.My Boxwood (faulkner) Is Going Light Green. The Plant Looks Healthy But Is It OK?
Is this healthy I.e. it's spring here now so is it new growth? Or is it a sign of something like root rot?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 30, 2022
Certified ExpertA.This is usually a sign of new growth. If you wanted to be sure, you could test your pH and soil nutrient content.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
Here is a collection of articles that will help you care for Boxwood shrubs:
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