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Boxwood Hedge -Reply

Remember when trimming the sides should NOT be perpendicular,  The
bottom should be wider than the top,  If you "square " them up the bottom
gets shaded out,  you want the bottom of the plant to get light.   4 inches
is not excessive, as long as it's less than 1/3 of the total height of the
plant.   I would do it early Spring.

Mary Lou
-zone 5

>>> "ronavar@ibm.net" 08/07/97 11:55pm >>>
I have been working on developing a boxwood hedge, but initially planted
the 'Winter Gem' plants a bit farther apart than I should have.  They
have come along nicely and are touching each other now (5 years
later!).
I would like to trim them up square (they have basically been left round
until now), but I have just been informed by my hubby that I also have
to take them down 4" to accommodate the sprinkler system.  Can I take 4"
off without adversely affecting the boxwood?  I am afraid they will look
naked!

Heather in Markham, Ontario, Canada
CDA Zone 6 / USDA Zone 5
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