Boxwoods are a versatile plant and provide a
perfect backdrop or even front border of a bed.
You can plant colorful perennials in front of the
boxwoods, or you can plant knockout roses or
hydrangeas that will bloom above the boxwoods
from behind the hedge.
People don't think of boxwoods as a choice for planters but they can be amazing.
Topiary boxwoods love to be well drained and are slow growers. What more could
you ask for in a container plant? They can come in spirals, 3-4 ball topiaries, or just
columnar. I have one that has been living in a planter for four years. These can add
the perfect "wow" factor to the entrance of your home if they are planted in an urn or
planter with seasonal color spilling over the edge.
As an accent plant, boxwoods can make a strong statement highlighting the corner or
end of a hedge. American boxwoods can be finicky, but you just have to understand
they are like a hydrangea in the fact that they really do not want full sun all day. They
need a break. And they really need well-drained soil.
Rick Wallace is the owner of LawnWorks. He can be reached at 478-972-1014.
Rick would like to thank interior designer Sally Draughon for her help and her expertise in the
decor of the pergola at this home in Camden North in Macon.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013
MACON MAGAZINE I 79
