Cut boxwood as a ball

preparation

However, don't make the mistake of going right away with the Secateurs to rush into the garden in hand and trim your book there. In order for the project to be crowned with success, some preparation is required. Otherwise, the plant could be damaged or damaged that is difficult to repair. the result will be anything but attractive.

Choice of variety

Not every Boxwood variety is suitable for a spherical cut, which is especially true for the variants grown for hedge planting. Instead, choose a bushy plant that naturally has a more rounded shape - this is easier to cut into the desired ball. Furthermore, the selection of the variety depends on how big the ball should be: For small balls, slow-growing varieties such as 'Green' are suitable Gem ‘, 'Suffruticosa' or 'Blauer Heinz' are very good, for large ones, on the other hand, rather comparatively vigorous ones such as 'Rotundifolia' or 'Handsworthiensis'.

Time of cut

In order to maintain the spherical shape, you should cut the boxwood at least twice per season. The first cut, the so-called Topiary, takes place between mid-May and mid-June. The second cut, also known as the maintenance cut, should be made by mid-August. Of course, you can cut the book more often if necessary, but you should keep an interval of at least four weeks between the individual appointments. Frequently cut box grows particularly densely.

Cut boxwood round - that's how it works

Under no circumstances should you cut deeply into the wood right from the start, as this will create unsightly holes that will be difficult to close again. Instead, proceed in small steps, initially dividing the book into lines of longitude and latitude like a globe. First cut the “equator” to the desired length, then the four to six “degrees of longitude” follow. Now you just have to trim the gaps to the same length, paying attention to the desired even rounding. This is easier if you cut from the bottom up - so the top area is the last to come into contact with the scissors.

Cutting with a template

Since freehand cutting is not easy for the inexperienced, you can do one too template use. Wire baskets are available in stores, into which the book is practically squeezed. Then you just have to cut along the wires, but don't shorten too much: then you can see the metal. Furthermore, you can easily make your own stencils from cardboard or another suitable material, which you apply to the book and then trace the contours with the scissors.