what to plant in front of boxwood shrubs
katrina_ellen
12 years ago
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laceyvail 6A, WV
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What's killing my Boxwood shrubs in sections?
Comments (3)need some pix .... but i have to say.. a lot of us gave up on this problem plant a long time ago ... you ought to consider such ... if they keep dying.. why do you keep replanting the same thing??? this might be indicative of what happens.. when you plant too many of the same thing.. some little problem multiplies itself in to a nightmare ... i doubt the ants are the primary cause ... unless they are not ants ... ken Here is a link that might be useful: how to post pix...See MoreWhat's killing my Boxwood shrubs sections? see photos
Comments (4)unleess you give us your name and password.. we arent getting past the sign in page.. and i dont recommend such WAG.. ants take advantage of already dead wood.. they rarely... kill things.. IF they are ants ... and if you have all this dying.. why are you replanting the same thing??? one of the big problems.. of a vast monoculture.. like a long line of boxwood .. is that once you have a problem.. its going to work its way thru the whole ... any chance.. since they are sounding overly mature.. that these used to be in full sun .. and now they are struggling.. as the deciduous trees have cast them in shade??? and even worse.. are the trees maples???? have the ever been rejuvenated??? perhaps i missed it in your flurry of posts.. but are you new to this garden... ken...See MoreNeed plant/shrub idea for front door
Comments (9)I agree with Ken and Mike: figure our your hardscaping (a stoop in scale with the house and large enough for two people with umbrellas to stand on if this is a front entrance, an intermediate step (or steps) large enough to accommodate more than a child-size foot, a path of some sort to the driveway or whatever the access area to the left is, etc.) before you think about replacing plants. The azaleas look healthy enough and are not visually objectionable; the permanent pieces should be in place before plant decisions are made, whether or not (but especially) if budget is an issue....See MoreSuggestions for center shrub/plant in front flowerbed
Comments (0)I am looking for suggestions for a center plant in our front flower bed. Attached are pictures of the layout. I am looking for something to compliment and add some color, but that is pretty low maintenance. Boxwood and roses are out. I can't stand either. The front rows are Mexican Petunias, next rows are Foxtail Ferns, and the back rows are blue point junipers. Each side has an Italian Cypress (different sizes because one died and had to be replaced). the black upside down pot in the center is where I want the new plant. Ignore the blue and brown flower pots; they are there temporarily (attempting to grow oak trees from saplings pulled up from the yard). We are located in North Harris County (Houston), Texas...See Morekatrina_ellen
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