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general care		feeding
Boxwood does not require any specific soil type, but prefers a well drained soil with a pH of 6.5 - 7.5. If roots become waterlogged, foliage growth is stunted and susceptibility of disease is increased		Box is a nutrient hungry plant and should ideally be regularly fed once or twice over the summer months (May to September).
Basic rule of watering is seldom and thoroughly. Established plants need as little as 1 inch every 2 weeks. Newly planted or transplanted specimens require weekly watering for the first year.		Yellowing of leaves normally means a nitrogen deficiency. We suggest any Nitrogen based synthetic fertilizer, (granular urea) or natural feed product (blood, fish & bone). Compost will add nutritional value to the soil and aid natural growth.
Annual debris clearing from inside a hedge or topiary will improve air circulation through the plant and reduce the chance of infection. Remove debris from the site and burn if possible.		trimming
mulching		Trimming should be carried out in the summer, preferably from late May to mid August. Power tools should be avoided if at all possible. Large leaf plants, such as Holly and Bay, should be trimmed with garden secateurs. Small leaf plants, such as Box and Yew should preferably be cut with long shears or topiary shears for the best effect.
Box does not like a layer of heavy mulch. Apply no more than 3-5cm for established plants and slightly more for newly planted ones. Preferred mulches are; composted shredded leaves, shredded wood chips and bark.		tips
disease		Dog urine will kill the leaf of the box plant and may cause dieback of the whole plant.
Please note that we no longer stock Dwarf Box (Suffruticosa) because of its susceptibility to disease. However, we will supply it if specially requested.

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