6 thoughts on “Formal Garden Plants: New Boxwood in the Backyard”
Ughhh.. I just pulled out boxwood and planted Iceberg roses because you always raved about them so much. We have large formal front and back gardens with so many boxwood. English boxwood are great, We have many types in our yard, but all boxwood need constant trimming, I’m not a fan when they get too big and bushy. I have plenty of those that are large and high bordering our fence and gate. We wanted something that was easier to care for and didn’t require so much maintainence in a garden near our pool. I showed my husband all your garden photos, told him all the positive things you were always saying about the iceberg roses, and this year we finally ordered them, I had all the boxwoods pulled in that garden and planted the roses. Your boxwood look great, as they always do when they are small and young, but I still think the icebergs would have looked great on the lower tier too. Best wishes.
Hi Pattie, I love icebergs and while they looked ok in the lower tier it was just too much. I have over 60 bushes between my front and backyards. I was fine letting a few go. ;) I’ve always had boxwood too and LOVE them. There are so many types that grow at diff speeds. My new smaller bushes should stay small as they are dwarf. All my other boxwood is Green Beauty and they grown at a moderate pace. We only trim them twice a year. I also had a ton at my last home. You’ll love the icebergs. They flower so much! Hugs xo
Does Seraphin have professional contacts in Sacramento .My cottage yard is an absolute horrid disaster After we removed everything to build the new fence . I need it scaped at ground zero and then keep it maintained . ??♀️
Ughhh.. I just pulled out boxwood and planted Iceberg roses because you always raved about them so much. We have large formal front and back gardens with so many boxwood. English boxwood are great, We have many types in our yard, but all boxwood need constant trimming, I’m not a fan when they get too big and bushy. I have plenty of those that are large and high bordering our fence and gate. We wanted something that was easier to care for and didn’t require so much maintainence in a garden near our pool. I showed my husband all your garden photos, told him all the positive things you were always saying about the iceberg roses, and this year we finally ordered them, I had all the boxwoods pulled in that garden and planted the roses. Your boxwood look great, as they always do when they are small and young, but I still think the icebergs would have looked great on the lower tier too. Best wishes.
Hi Pattie, I love icebergs and while they looked ok in the lower tier it was just too much. I have over 60 bushes between my front and backyards. I was fine letting a few go. ;) I’ve always had boxwood too and LOVE them. There are so many types that grow at diff speeds. My new smaller bushes should stay small as they are dwarf. All my other boxwood is Green Beauty and they grown at a moderate pace. We only trim them twice a year. I also had a ton at my last home. You’ll love the icebergs. They flower so much! Hugs xo
Does Seraphin have professional contacts in Sacramento .My cottage yard is an absolute horrid disaster After we removed everything to build the new fence . I need it scaped at ground zero and then keep it maintained . ??♀️
Hi Darlene, Unfortunately, No. I’m so sorry! Good luck! xo
Would you be able to link your fire glass please? Thank you?
What’s the name of the taller bushes along the fence?
Love all of your garden by the way ?