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The boxwood likes loose, nutrient-rich soil
Which soil is optimal for boxwood?
The evergreen boxwood (Buxus sempervirens) is one of the most popular shrubs in the garden. No wonder, the up to five meters tall expectant plant as easy to maintain and extremely cutting friendly.
Boxwood thrives best on humus rich soil
Buchs feels most comfortable on garden floors, which have the following characteristics:
Very sandy soils should be upgraded with plenty of compost, heavy on the other hand be loosened with sand and compost and thoroughly dug. In addition, you should provide for a heavy soil quality for adequate drainage to prevent waterlogging. Although Buchs has a high water requirement, but tolerates - as so many other plants - in the long run no "wet feet". Cultivated in pots and pots specimens thrive in a mixture of sand, compost and commercial green soil or special boxwood earth.
Tips
To keep the pH of the soil green for the boxwood, you should lime it from time to time.