Boxwood

Fleas in the boxwood? This is how you protect your trees effectively

Fleas in the boxwood? This is how you protect your trees effectively

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Fleas of the species Psylla buxi like to eat boxwood. Fortunately, the leaf sap-sucking insects are easy to control

Shaping boxwood: Creative design ideas

Shaping boxwood: Creative design ideas

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Boxwood can be formed into many shapes. In addition to geometric figures, animal or chess pieces are also very popular

Optimal conditions: Which soil does the boxwood prefer?

Optimal conditions: Which soil does the boxwood prefer?

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Boxwood thrives best on humus, loamy-sandy and loose soil. Waterlogging in particular should be avoided

Disposing of boxwood: Where to put the clippings and infestation?

Disposing of boxwood: Where to put the clippings and infestation?

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Boxwood infected with pests or diseases must under no circumstances go into the compost, but should be disposed of with household waste

Brown leaves on the boxwood? Causes and solutions

Brown leaves on the boxwood? Causes and solutions

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Brown and dry leaves on boxwood have various causes. What you need to do to prevent the spread of a fungal disease

Digging up boxwood: When and how best to do it?

Digging up boxwood: When and how best to do it?

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Digging up a boxwood is a difficult task due to its branched root system. This will prevent the plant from sprouting again

Boxwood infestation: Detect, treat and prevent

Boxwood infestation: Detect, treat and prevent

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An infestation with the box tree borer is difficult to detect. However, acting quickly is extremely important to save the plants

Fertilize boxwood: when, how and with what means?

Fertilize boxwood: when, how and with what means?

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Don't forget to fertilize the boxwood regularly - the otherwise easy-care tree could be bothered by a lack of nutrients

Fertilizing boxwood with coffee grounds: Is that really possible?

Fertilizing boxwood with coffee grounds: Is that really possible?

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Coffee grounds contain valuable ingredients and are therefore perfect for fertilizer. Nevertheless, you should only fertilize boxwood with reservations

Boxwood is blooming: bee pasture and growth myths exposed

Boxwood is blooming: bee pasture and growth myths exposed

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When the boxwood blooms, it is a rare sight. The popular tree only shows its yellow flowers rarely and under certain conditions

Caring for boxwood: Why avoid blue corn?

Caring for boxwood: Why avoid blue corn?

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Blue grain is considered a universal fertilizer, but due to its composition it is not suitable for all plants. Boxwood is also one of them

Brown spots on the boxwood: what's behind them?

Brown spots on the boxwood: what's behind them?

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If brown spots suddenly appear on the leaves of the boxwood, this can have various causes. However, fungal diseases are often behind it

Algae lime against boxwood shoot dieback: effect & application

Algae lime against boxwood shoot dieback: effect & application

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Algae lime is a universal fertilizer with a lime content of around 80 percent. Supposedly the remedy is supposed to help against boxwood shoot death

Pruning boxwood in frost

Pruning boxwood in frost

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Sometimes it can make sense to cut back the boxwood during the frosty time of the year. Read how to reduce the risk of frost damage

Boxwood pruning tool

Boxwood pruning tool

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How can and should the boxwood be cut back? We'll tell you which pruning tools you can use to promote he althy growth and beautiful shape

Boxwood has deficiency symptoms

Boxwood has deficiency symptoms

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Deficiency symptoms in boxwood are clearly visible and can have serious consequences. Read here which elements every book needs

Green flies on the boxwood

Green flies on the boxwood

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If there are green flies on the boxwood, it needs to be examined more closely. Read here which pest it probably is and what to do

Boxwood smells like cat urine

Boxwood smells like cat urine

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The evergreen boxwood can sometimes smell strongly of cat urine. Find out here whether cats are actually responsible for this or something else

Boxwood as a plant for a grave

Boxwood as a plant for a grave

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The boxwood is suitable as an evergreen, easy-care grave plant. You can find out here what speaks for the shrub and what goes against it

Boxwood suffers from snow load

Boxwood suffers from snow load

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A major snowfall can cause a heavy blanket of snow on the boxwood. Read here what you need to do to prevent branches from buckling

Does the boxwood bear berries?

Does the boxwood bear berries?

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The boxwood can bear berries, although rarely. Read about exactly what fruits it bears, what they look like, when they ripen, and how poisonous they are

Boxwood pollen

Boxwood pollen

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The flowering boxwood produces abundant flowers. Learn more about timing, allergic reactions and its value to insects here

Planting and caring for boxwood in the garden

Planting and caring for boxwood in the garden

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The boxwood is a versatile and pruning-friendly tree that has traditionally been cultivated in many gardens in Europe for centuries

Cutting boxwood perfectly - tutorial with all types of cutting

Cutting boxwood perfectly - tutorial with all types of cutting

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

In this tutorial for boxwood pruning you can read instructions for all types of pruning. When & how to cut Buxus correctly, you can find out here