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  • čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
  • I have a love for boxwood! After a new walkway was installed last year (make sure to go watch that video: • My New Entryway Path ), I knew I needed to update the area to help the walkway feel finished. To do that, I added some boxwood to balance out the other boxwood in the area.
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    I started with smaller boxwoods, knowing they'll grow quickly and can be pruned to any shape and size. If not pruned, these Green Velvet boxwood reach 3-4 feet tall and wide, and have a globe-shaped growth pattern.
    Here's the process:
    - Start with a well-watered plant. Dig a hole about two times the size of the container the plant is in.
    - If the native soil seems to be lacking nutrients and full of clay, amend up to 50% of the soil with good quality compost. Using 100% could cause the roots to avoid wanting to branch out into the native soil.
    - Break up the roots of the shrub to encourage new root growth.
    - Add soil back around the shrub and press the soil into the open cavities.
    - Water well and allow the roots to dry slightly before watering again. Add mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
    #garden #boxwood #gardenguru

Komentáře • 92

  • @sandymckee8917
    @sandymckee8917 Před rokem +6

    What a great idea about keeping the grass for bare spots elsewhere! I never would’ve thought about that… thanks for the wonderful tip! 🙂🙃

  • @mgtupload3836
    @mgtupload3836 Před rokem +6

    Thank you for this vid! I’m a beginner at this and I planted my boxwoods last winter following your tips. Now they’re coming out of hibernation like I just bought them!

  • @topbuxusholland
    @topbuxusholland Před rokem +8

    Good information and presentation! Always good to see how things are done across the ocean (we are a Dutch company). We are specialised in Boxwood for over 35 years now :). One word of advice, don't panic when you come across Box blight. It can easily be prevented and cured. Keep on sharing the good stuff!

    • @MsCmsh
      @MsCmsh Před 2 měsíci

      @topbuxusholland Hi! I’m about to plant some boxwoods. I heard about boxwood blight and have always heard that it’s not curable?! How do you cure and prevent boxwood blight? Tks for any tips!! 🙄🤔

    • @topbuxusholland
      @topbuxusholland Před 2 měsíci

      @@MsCmsh Hi there! Never water from above (sprinkler), but use a drip hose. A combination of rain (or sprinkler water) , sunshine and warm temperatures can lead to boxwood blight more quickly. Our product, Boxwood Restore & Protect Mix (Amazon), works preventively and curatively against boxwood blight. Spray once a month during the growing season, and the plants will remain lush and green! 👍

  • @greenthumbelina7331
    @greenthumbelina7331 Před 3 lety +13

    Hi Kaleb, I love the content of your videos, and seeing your beautiful boxwood shrubs go into the ground! Several years ago, I drastically cut my boxwoods back by over half because they had outgrown the space. I cut them down from 5 feet tall to no more than 18 inches. Therefore, I had to cut rather large branches, leaving some pretty ugly-looking shrubs behind. At that point, I figured I'd killed them, thus creating a new shrub shopping opportunity for myself. To my surprise and delight, they all survived and came back beautifully, at a more manageable size. Plants are very forgiving, especially if planted in good soil. ~Margie

  • @WEAREUNSTOPPABLE44
    @WEAREUNSTOPPABLE44 Před rokem +8

    I really liked your technic for removing the grass

  • @mercury_rising
    @mercury_rising Před 3 lety +26

    Wow, that soil! I dig and hit some plastic net that they put under the sod and/or rocks. And it is clay 🙍🏽‍♀️. Would LOVE to have your soil!

    • @joshabellantin839
      @joshabellantin839 Před rokem +2

      Same. I’ve got a case of soil envy 😅

    • @Blondeunicorn333
      @Blondeunicorn333 Před rokem +2

      Same! I grew up in IL and moved to the Southeast and the clay is horrible😭

  • @cavscockaliers4587
    @cavscockaliers4587 Před 3 lety +8

    This was awesome! Thanks!! I just planted 5 boxwoods today and needed to confirm I did it right. Lol

  • @nanaof07
    @nanaof07 Před 3 lety +6

    Good to see you and Kipp. Hope he gets back to the garden soon !

  • @lisawhesper4084
    @lisawhesper4084 Před 3 lety +7

    Thank you so much I'm new to landscape design and I love your step by step videos...ox nice to see you and I'm glad all is healthy!!!

  • @brandywright1092
    @brandywright1092 Před 3 lety +4

    I am so excited for the quality of your grass! Mine is sooooo sad!

  • @bkestler1
    @bkestler1 Před 2 měsíci

    As an ocd person and lifetime gardener I would suggest you use some old cardboard boxes or tarp to keep the grass around your workspace safe and easy to cleanup.

  • @lizhorton5333
    @lizhorton5333 Před rokem +3

    Great advice! Looks beautiful. I love boxwood too and this was a real treat to watch!

  • @barbs.7367
    @barbs.7367 Před 3 lety +3

    Beautiful sod in beautiful Iowa soil, appreciate that dark rich soil😀❣️

  • @andrewmccleod7785
    @andrewmccleod7785 Před rokem +1

    Thank you I appreciate your video. I just bought new boxwoods and I’m installing them in my front yard.

  • @teri852
    @teri852 Před rokem +3

    Lucky you …you have that wonderful black dirt..where I live its clay and its like digging through concrete

  • @jayebrooks242
    @jayebrooks242 Před rokem +2

    Planting some of these this weekend!! Thanks for the tips!!

  • @bonniejackson7476
    @bonniejackson7476 Před 27 dny

    Love your enthusiasm!

  • @Eidolin
    @Eidolin Před 2 lety +5

    Fantastic video, loved your perspective on everything

  • @user-rt8rx1pq9f
    @user-rt8rx1pq9f Před 2 měsíci

    I like your new walkway and wonder what stone it had been constructed with? Really, beautiful I must say and the boxwood add a formal & elegant feel to your new walkway. Your soil is so dark and rich looking. I just had mine amended with compost because I am working with clay soil. Was outside today planting more daylilies and heuchera. One of those glorious days where all is wonderful. Your edging is meticulous and I think we should have our driveway edged be our landscaping company. Thank you, for your fun & inspiring video & your great ideas!

  • @DryUrEyesM8
    @DryUrEyesM8 Před 2 lety +1

    I want to use these for a privacy hedgerow. Good info and shoutout to a fellow Iowan.

  • @kathystarnes6744
    @kathystarnes6744 Před 3 měsíci

    Looks so nice and clean! Love the hedge💚

  • @happylife8617
    @happylife8617 Před 3 lety +2

    Your my new favorite gardener very nice video

  • @epdnaj807
    @epdnaj807 Před 6 měsíci

    So useful. Thank you so much for sharing! Your garden looks beautiful!

  • @yourtara2292
    @yourtara2292 Před 2 lety

    Your wife must be proud of you, man of many skills

  • @juliewatt9787
    @juliewatt9787 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video Kaleb, thanks 😊

  • @sonyapowell7834
    @sonyapowell7834 Před rokem

    I just bought some boxwoods thank you for this video.

  • @fortheearth
    @fortheearth Před 2 lety +1

    Helpful instructions, thank you! Best wishes for a nice holiday season.

  • @lovinglife8097
    @lovinglife8097 Před 3 lety +1

    You are beautiful to watch and listen to.. yes! Gardeners people are nice 👍❤️..

  • @Jake_the_reefer
    @Jake_the_reefer Před 2 lety +1

    We are in Des Moines IA and have lots of clay. So jealous of your amazing soil. Also, love your channel!

  • @cynthiabateman1379
    @cynthiabateman1379 Před rokem

    Beautiful ! I love boxwoods too. Thank you for the inspiration

  • @JetBob84
    @JetBob84 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for the instruction video!! It is thorough and concise!

  • @sandravega6645
    @sandravega6645 Před 4 měsíci

    @9:34 Wait! I heard from other videos that boxwood should not be watered from above to avoid getting the leaves wet. Although I wonder what happens when it rains?
    I'm new to gardening and have been trying to research green velvet boxwood for our new home in zone 5 Northern Illinois.
    So many horror stories of boxwood blight, the moths that lay their larvae inside and fungal spores that can spread with watering the wrong way, improper clipping and not cleaning the tools properly, etc... 😢
    P.S. You make the planting look so easy. I dream of adding them to our new home. ❣️

  • @carolynmcclain1637
    @carolynmcclain1637 Před 3 lety +2

    You are absolutely adorable!!! Thank you..

  • @daviddennison1787
    @daviddennison1787 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That's right about the growth of boxwood they grow fast and healthy..easiest thing I have....Indiana here

  • @jamiegay5528
    @jamiegay5528 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video! It’s wonderful seeing Kipp.

  • @therichgelsfam
    @therichgelsfam Před 2 lety +2

    Your soil is so beautiful. I’m in central Texas and it’s clay and rocky

    • @lizhorton5333
      @lizhorton5333 Před rokem +1

      I have clay too. They recommend amending with pine bark compost.

  • @Floreceb3lla01
    @Floreceb3lla01 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @angelaland359
    @angelaland359 Před rokem

    I learned so much!! Thank you!! Thank you!! I’m off to buy the half moon right now!! 😊😊😊

  • @Pharoe29
    @Pharoe29 Před 2 lety

    This was an extremely helpful video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @leefamilytx
    @leefamilytx Před 2 lety

    Thank you, this video was helpful for my boxwood project.

  • @MattGamelin
    @MattGamelin Před 2 lety

    I just constructed a new 14' bed much like yours, and have my eyes on boxwoods. We're in zone 4/5.

    • @lizhorton5333
      @lizhorton5333 Před rokem

      I’m in zone 5 in MI. Check the variety for winter hardy. Green Velvet (what he planted) is pretty cold tolerant here but you may need even more winter proof ones in zone 4.

  • @TheNotoriousNemo
    @TheNotoriousNemo Před 6 měsíci

    damn bro u got some nice grass, mine looks like dump right now. im looking at planting some boxwoods soon after all the other trees i got to plant

  • @okay4me2
    @okay4me2 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video

  • @brieb9750
    @brieb9750 Před 2 lety

    This was so helpful! I learned a lot thank you! Going to plant mine now! 🥰

  • @remohor
    @remohor Před 3 lety +5

    Great video. How far apart should they be? And what's the width of the area?

    • @lizhorton5333
      @lizhorton5333 Před rokem +1

      Depends on the growth habit of the variety. Google and it will give height and width dimensions.

  • @MarleneJones-qj2br
    @MarleneJones-qj2br Před rokem

    Another wonderful video

  • @Jaluise
    @Jaluise Před 2 měsíci

    I planted some boxwoods but not sure if I’m under watering them they are starting to turn yellow into brown like the sun is burning them maybe any tips

  • @rr3zart
    @rr3zart Před měsícem

    How often do you water newly planted boxwood mostly sun 90+ degree days?

  • @chenfenglai
    @chenfenglai Před rokem

    Great video and thanks for sharing!

  • @miklovelka2957
    @miklovelka2957 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm new to boxwood and I was told the closer you plant them together the shorter they grow and the further you plant them the higher they grow. How much of this is true as I'm about to plant some in a couple of days

  • @HMNthao
    @HMNthao Před 2 lety

    Thank.you so much for your video!! I've learned so much just from this one video 😊

  • @maggiemcnamara2413
    @maggiemcnamara2413 Před 5 měsíci

    How do you do if after the winter the tops of your boxwoods are yellow?

  • @PatrickGuerrisi
    @PatrickGuerrisi Před rokem

    I got a row of these next to driveway which slopes slightly (about 5 degree angle)
    The lower half of them leaves have turned yellow are not growing
    Any ideas ?

  • @Shannonigans7
    @Shannonigans7 Před 2 lety

    This was great! I'm following!

  • @inquisitvem6723
    @inquisitvem6723 Před rokem

    Does this apply to Japanese boxwood too? My shrubs are dying still from Texas freeze of 2021. I need to plant new ones. A complete newbie to planting anything.

  • @danielbishop2037
    @danielbishop2037 Před 2 lety

    Very informational!! Thank you so much !!🙌

  • @debramorel3649
    @debramorel3649 Před 10 měsíci

    What type of grass do you have? It's beautiful!

  • @feliciahutchins4237
    @feliciahutchins4237 Před rokem

    You make me happy!!!!!! 😊 thx

  • @dkb2375
    @dkb2375 Před rokem

    How would you amend sandy soil (Florida) - with a little compost?

  • @PilotCristina
    @PilotCristina Před rokem

    You can do the no dig method next time instead of removing the sod. Makes everything much more easier.

  • @royske123
    @royske123 Před 2 lety

    Thats great video

  • @scorpioroyalty6942
    @scorpioroyalty6942 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful 😻

  • @besafeharleygirl
    @besafeharleygirl Před rokem

    Hi, what is the name of the plant at the end of the garden the one In the green pot at the end?

  • @michelelara5982
    @michelelara5982 Před rokem

    Those were big shrubs, I had to buy the 2.5 quarts. they’re I’ll
    Grow in though. A few year but eventually.

  • @izaliyah9177
    @izaliyah9177 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome job.
    Does the boxwood need a lot of sunlight?

    • @lizhorton5333
      @lizhorton5333 Před rokem

      Check the variety. Many grow in sun or shade.

  • @beverleygregory
    @beverleygregory Před 10 měsíci

    the best info thanks

  • @jiwpaks
    @jiwpaks Před rokem

    Love it!

  • @rodolfoguiriba5978
    @rodolfoguiriba5978 Před rokem

    can you plant this on winter?

  • @bomagardentools7456
    @bomagardentools7456 Před 2 lety

    good video

  • @shanicohen8553
    @shanicohen8553 Před 2 lety

    What’s the name of the shovels you used?

  • @NH-mt7wx
    @NH-mt7wx Před 2 lety

    which zone areyou talking about

  • @shirleyvastine9328
    @shirleyvastine9328 Před rokem

    Looking at that soil makes me want to cry, thinking of the nasty, peanut butter-like clay I have.

  • @agaan1897
    @agaan1897 Před 2 lety

    what kind of boxwoods are you planting?

  • @loviaopoku9368
    @loviaopoku9368 Před 2 lety

    What is the name for that box plant

    • @fortheearth
      @fortheearth Před 2 lety +1

      I believe he said it was Green Velvet.

  • @drrahilakurdi5943
    @drrahilakurdi5943 Před 3 lety +1

    🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

  • @feliciahutchins4237
    @feliciahutchins4237 Před rokem

    Try living in Alabama with red clay…. Hard red as fire clay… I want your soil!!!!!!! 😢

    • @lizhorton5333
      @lizhorton5333 Před rokem

      I live in MI and have clay too. Here they recommend amending soil with Pine bark compost.

  • @Hamishamishamishamish
    @Hamishamishamishamish Před 3 lety

    2:27 “I mæsured”

  • @angieholloway4155
    @angieholloway4155 Před rokem

    This was a great video. Also, can we be friends😂