Boxwood is prized for its small, densely packed leaves, making it prime fodder for sculpting with a pair of garden shears (or electric hedge trimmers).
Boxwood
Formal Hedge Shrubs
Boxwood is an outstanding plant for formal hedges....
Boxwood photo. Use guide lines to shear boxwood straight if seeking a formal hedge.
David Beaulieu
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