The day the burlap comes off the boxwood is either a great day or a disaster. I’ve experienced both. This week, I had some really good days!
I started removing the burlap in the back over this past weekend and with the exception of two or three sad looking boxwoods, everything else has fared well over the winter. I can thank Nature for providing all the snow, rain, and constant cold temperatures, (no freeze, thaw) to keep my garden safe.
Spring was slow coming. According to photos I took last year, we are at least a week later for the “big reveal”.
There was still snow in the back shady parts of the garden and to my surprise, tulips were peeking out through the snow. How amazing is that! The peonies are waking up too.
Today the burlap came off the front boxwood hedge and it’s green, with the odd one showing some bronzing, which is normal. Once they get some sun, those boxwoods will green up nicely. I didn’t see any that look like they should be replaced but it’s early in the season and I could still lose a few. All in all, I’m happy…very happy.
This year I want to start clipping the hedges again. Two years ago I had to replace over a hundred boxwoods and have since let them grow and fill out. I’m not a perfectionist by nature, but I do like a tightly trimmed hedge.. The uneven heights and widths have bothered me, but fingers crossed I can rectify that soon.
I’m sure you are all busy bees in your gardens too…the season has begun. Enjoy the sunshine… April showers are on the way. xox Judy❤️