About This Episode
The Grumpy Gardener addresses a readers question about a browning boxwood.
Plus, Grumpys tips on how to prevent the dreaded boxwood blight.
Most of the foliage is brown.
Should we cut them back drastically to promote new growth?"
Grumpy’s Answer
Okay.
I’m going to say no.
I’m going to say be patient.
People who love boxwoods and people who hate boxwoods.
Now, the boxwood haters hate them because they’re planted everywhere.
It’s called boxwood blight.
It hits two most commonly planted kinds of boxwood, which is American boxwood and dwarf English boxwood.
And then if you don’t do anything, eventually it spreads to the rest of the shrub.
They’re now, should be out at your garden centers, so look for things called Better Boxwoods.
There’s four different selections that they have with various sizes and shapes.
About Ask Grumpy
Ask Grumpyis a podcast featuring Steve Bender, also known asSouthern LivingsGrumpy Gardener.
