Boxwood Cloud Pruning

Late February is the ideal time to prune boxwood. Annette Shrader learns the Must Do’s to keep them healthy and thriving for decades.

Gardener Extras

Early spring, before boxwood begin to flush, is the ideal time to prune boxwood.
Boxwood blight doesn't directly affect the plant's roots, so plants can recover. But boxwood blight weakens plants and leaves them susceptible to other pests and diseases. It is these secondary infestations and infections that usually kills the plant.
Volutella, colloquially known as boxwood canker, is widespread. The spores drift in the wind.

Annette Shrader

Born and raised on a farm, I’ve always appreciated the smell and feel of fresh earth. When we purchased our home 35 years ago, it had some land, but not a single flower. I began the process of plotting and planning garden beds and borders, and have not stopped. Looking out at this mature landscape, it gives me a sense of accomplishment here in my own botanical garden. On her producer role with Volunteer Gardener, Annette says “These are treasured experiences. The passion that people have for their gardens sends me home feeling refreshed, and challenged.