table of contentsBest timeSuitable boxwoodSuitable cuttingInstructions for propagating cuttingsCut and prepareSetto waterOverwinterFollow-up carefrequently asked QuestionsThe box tree (Buxus) can simply be multiplied by cuttings. Important details and step-by-step instructions for growing beds and pots can be found here.In a nutshellPropagation by cuttings is most promisingthe right time is cruciallignified shoots reduce the risk of fungusthen optimally care for the cuttingsBest timeTheoretic...
table of contentsRecognize infestation in good timeOrientate to the rhythm of lifeWhen should I inject?frequently asked QuestionsHe already has some splendid box hedges on his conscience, the box tree moth. Various sprays can be used to combat it. But when is the right time to spray against the moth?In a nutshellthe earlier recognized, the more promising the treatmentCombat at different times with different methodsSpraying is just one step in the control of the box tree mothcorrect time depen...
table of contentsGrowing quite slowlyCorrect choice of fertilizerVarious fertilizersHorn shavings / horn mealRipe compostCoffee groundsAlgae limeLong-term fertilizers from specialist dealersSpecial fertilizer for boxwoodBlue grainTime to fertilizeExcept for potash fertilization frequently asked QuestionsBoxwood is very popular. It is used as a hedge, solitary plant, border of beds, even as beautifully shaped figures. Appropriate fertilization is important so that the boxwood remains lush gree...
table of contentsSunburn on the boxwoodSave boxwoodNote the time of cuttingfrequently asked QuestionsSince the box tree is used in many ways in the garden, it can happen that it gets a sunny spot. However, this can cause the sun's rays to burn the leaves of the shrub. This is how you react correctly to a sunburn on the boxwood.In a nutshellSunburn usually only damages the boxwood (bot. Buxus)Burned leaves no longer turn greenCutting out and new growth correct this deficiencyProtect specimens ...
table of contentsBoxwood alternatives from E to GBoxwood alternatives from H to Pfrequently asked QuestionsThe boxwood has been severely damaged by the boxwood moth, an introduced pest, for years. Regardless of whether you have used the boxwood as a specimen plant, hedge shrub or border, there are alternatives for all possible uses.In a nutshellmany alternatives for versatile boxwoodlow-growing varieties are suitable as border bordersclassic hedge plants such as arborvitae or cherry laurel as...
table of contentsRecognize healthy box treesRecognize dried up shoots and leavesIs my box tree still alive?Boxwood dries up: causesSave boxwoodfrequently asked QuestionsIf a box tree gets dry leaves or shoots, this is not yet a cause for concern. It looks different when the entire plant seems to dry up. When is a dried up box tree really dead?In a nutshellBuchs is prone to care errors, diseases and pestsThere are many possible causes for the boxwood to dry outit should be examined more closel...
table of contentsBoxwoodtimeTransplantingImplementation in 4 stepsRepotting in 3 stepsCare after movingThe box tree grows relatively slowly, but repositioning is sometimes necessary and even recommended. Read here the easiest way to move the tree in just a few steps, both in the garden and in the pot!BoxwoodIf you want to make sure that the boxwood grows extensively, you should repot or repot it every few years. But be careful: With this maintenance measure, a lot can be done wrong and the tr...
table of contentsPoison in the boxwoodEffect of the poisonSymptoms of poisoningpersonanimalPrecautionsanimalsBoxwood as a medicinal plantThe box tree, sometimes also spelled Buxbaum, is a very popular plant for the ornamental garden in this country. Whether in the shape of a ball, a square or cut as an animal shape, the tree will always find a nice place in the garden. And a box hedge is the ideal privacy screen for many. As pretty as the plant is to look at, it is not suitable for human or a...
table of contentscareto waterFertilizeLocationRoot protectionprotectionWinter in the houseHardeningWinter hardy varietiesHibernating a box tree in a bucket should actually be very easy, after all, the evergreen plants are robust and resilient. However, many box trees do not survive - even though they do not freeze to death. Instead, the plants often dry up. However, with proper preparation and care, this problem can be prevented.careIf the boxwood is in the bucket, the effort for cultivation ...
table of contentsCut boxwoodtimefrequencyTopiaryCare cutPromote branchingThe right toolCutting boxwood: instructionsNo other wood gets visitors from the secateurs as often as the box tree. After all, its easy malleability is the main reason why it is allowed to decorate our gardens. But in order for it to get the desired shape and keep it for a long time, it must regularly and at the right time leave some of the green shoots. Topiary is an art in itself that requires a steady hand and special...
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