FISHERSVILLE VA: (Rocktown Now) – On In the Garden with Andre Viette, Andre shares his expertise on shearing boxwoods and explains why timing is critical. Pruning at the wrong time of year can weaken or even kill these popular landscape shrubs, a lesson Andre learned firsthand.

Properly shearing boxwoods requires sharp, clean tools, the right technique, and an understanding of how the plant grows. Fortunately, maintaining healthy, attractive boxwoods is easier than many gardeners think.

Whether you’re shaping a formal hedge or encouraging fuller, denser growth, regular shearing can help your boxwoods look their best. When done at the correct time of year, pruning promotes even regrowth, keeps plants neat and tidy, and supports long-term health and vigor.