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Forum: Trees and ShrubsReplies: 3, Views: 62
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Mima56
Thayer, MO
(Zone 6a)

April 30, 2008
2:12 PM

Post #4887702

My son recently bought a house in Atlanta. The front walk at the porch steps is flanked by two huge boxwoods that have been neglected. When sitting up on the porch, you can't see over them, plus they extend out over the walk. Simple pruning won't help these monsters. All I can think to do is cut some of the main branches inside the shrubs. But this will look pretty bad for a while, won't it? Months? Years? I hate to see my son pull these gorgeous shrubs out, but they can't remain as they are. Any and all advice will be appreciate. Thanks so much!

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