- 1). Select a site for planting boxwood that gets partial shade for most of the day. They will grow in full sun as well, but only if the soil is kept moist and well-drained. If you're planting near the house, avoid wet areas near downspouts.
- 2). Dig a small hole in the spot you've chosen, and pour half a bucket of water in it. If the water isn't gone in 15 minutes, choose a different site, or amend the soil with equal parts peat and sand to improve drainage.
- 3). Dig a hole for planting boxwood that is twice the width of the root ball but not quite as deep. You'll want 1/8 of the root crown and ball to be above the soil line. Planting a boxwood too deeply will kill it.
- 4). Work the boxwood gently out of its container without pulling on the trunk or branches. Loosen coiled or pot-bound roots with your fingers until they hang loose and free.
- 5). Pour a splash of water in the bottom of the planting hole to reduce transplant shock to the roots. Set the boxwood in the hole, and check its height above the soil line. Backfill the hole with soil, pressing it firmly against the roots, and finish with a bucket of water poured slowly over the root zone. Plant successive boxwoods 4 to 5 feet apart.
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