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| I planted a row of boxwoods and it took me a while to realize that the brown spots that have been appearing is bc of my yellow lab. Now that I know we have trained the dog to not use these shrubs but my question is about existing damage. One cone shaped boxwood has a burned hole about 10 inches in diameter. I cut off the brown foliage. Will this grow back in eventually or am I better off digging it up and turning it around so that the damage is hidden against the porch? I hate to disturb the roots but the hole is ugly. Also, if I have to turn it should I do it now or in the spring? Thanks in advance for any help. Laura |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Fri, Nov 11, 11 at 16:47
| if you solved the problem.. then they should regrow ... given patience.. and time ... i would not be surprised if the side against the steps is not just as thin ... its a little late for transplant... and you dont mention size... i would not fool around with a larger plant.. but if it relatively small.. perhaps you can turn it around.. in spring.. at the proper planting time ... i used to worry about all this stuff.. and i found.. that given enough abject neglect... they will regrow.. lol ... in other words.. i wouldnt mind if it took a few years to fill in ... nice little experiemnt ... but.. if you are the type ... type A as they say.. and it is going to drive you insane.. every day for the next two years.. well ..and presuming its not thin on the back.. then turn it around... how good are you at ignoring something like this???? good luck ken |
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- Posted by GreenHavenGarden none (My Page) on Sat, Nov 12, 11 at 12:25
| Thank you Ken for the response. Now that I know it will grow in I will let it be. I have some bulbs and clematis near the shrub so disturbing them to turn it isn't worth it . If the spot bothers me this winter then I might try to turn it in spring but now that I know it will grow I think I'm ok. Thanks so much for the help. |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 13, 11 at 9:48
| you are welcome.. i always worry peeps wont get my bizarre sense of humor ... ken |
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| Green Haven, I had a similar spot on a short row of variegated boxwood - results of a recurrent spray from a territorial cat. Added insult: it was not my cat and not its territory :) A scarecrow motion activated sprayer changed the cats habits, and the boxwood did recover although slowly...It took at least two years to fill in and I don't think had really recovered its shape until the third. |
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| Dear GreenHavenGarden, In the meantime, while waiting for the boxwood to refoliate, you might consider buying several sprays of "faux boxwood" at your local hobby store, garden center, or big-box retailer to fill in the cavity with temporary greenery. It may also be a good idea to construct a life-size "faux boxwood" in the middle of your lawn and train Rover to tinkle upon it harmlessly. |
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