Classic boxwood hedge for one of our Polystone planters 🌿 When planting hedges, it is important to layout your line before filling in around with soil. You want to ensure the tops of each root ball are level to each other to allow them to grow in a straight line! Trust me, it is worth the extra attention to detail! There is nothing worse then a hedge that is far from a straight line! Once we have our spacing perfected, we back fill with soil, give them a nice little trim, and viola! ✨ | the.wre

For a seasonal lawn care contract, most pros schedule 3 to 4 shrub trimmings per year depending on the plant type and region: • Early spring (March–April): Shape up before new growth. • Mid-summer (June–July): Light trim to maintain shape. • Early fall (September–October): Clean up and prep for winter. • (Optional) Late winter (Jan–Feb): Hard prune for overgrown shrubs or certain species. If the property has fast-growing hedges or formal shapes, monthly light touch-ups might be added through the

HOW TO: Shape a Boxwood Shrub! These super small ones can be tricky. I try to use the largest hedge trimmer I have to reduce lower backstrain. Take your time, and don't try to remove too much. And don't forget the stragglers at the bottom. | Spencer Lawn Care & Life