Step 1:
You will need
* Gardening shears
Step 2:
When to trim
The best time to trim a Buxus Hedge (common name Box hedge) is the first week in June. It is an old English tradition to do it on Derby Day, which is the day of the Epsom Derby. The new growth of a Buxus starts off soft and light green, gradually turning more leathery. Once it has reached this leathery state, it is ready to trim. Box plants should never be cut in hot sunlight, as the cut branches are liable to scorch and burn.
Step 3:
Cutting with shears
Box puts on new growth from early spring, so the idea is to make a nice neat hedge or topiary shape so it looks good for the summer. If necessary, sharpen the shears, then cut the hedge to the desired shape.
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