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Boxwood Care - Thinning


A large American boxwood is carefully pruned and thinned to allow air and light circulation.
Thinning American boxwood

There are many varieties of shrubs, perennials and trees in the home landscape. Boxwood might be the most popular and sought after garden shrub here in Richmond, Virginia. They have a long history in the ornamental garden space, both locally and abroad.


Boxwood have many varieties and cultivars that do well in the RVA climate. Ranging from small to large, there is likely a boxwood to suit your taste, aesthetic, and growing space.


With so many boxwoods in Richmond gardens and landscapes, we get a slew of inquiries about boxwood care and boxwood maintenance. How to care for boxwood and determing its ongoing maintenance needs is a top interest for homeowners who own these beautiful shrubs.

 

Our signature RVAGardens Master Care program is a valuable resource for our garden maintenance customers. We meet with each customer to address and define all boxwoods' yearly maintenance needs.


The key to boxwood care in the RVAGardens Master Care program is the art of thinning. This type of boxwood pruning is the most important aspect of your general maintenance program for boxwoods. It is not for the amateur or the unprepared - knowledge of boxwood thinning methods, the appropriate (and sanitized) tools, and a lot of patience is required for proper thinning.


Thinning the boxwood from the inside out improves air circulation, which is vital for aiding in the prevention of boxwood diseases.  It also allows sunlight to the plant's interior, promoting more vigorous growth from the inside out. By thinning the boxwood, leaf and leaf debris accumulating inside the plant is also eliminated.


Terra Firma Landscaping's RVAGardens Master Care program demonstrates our mastery of boxwood thinning as a regular part of boxwood care and maintenance. Getting onto a monthly or quarterly regimen will ensure the health and vigor of your boxwood for years to come. 

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