Meade--Interesting site. As a woodwind instrument maker, I think pruning boxwood in any way other than to encourage the largest, straightest possible trunk is a crime ;-)
Theo, Of course! The Boehm flute -- The Standard. My great grandfather was a plantsman. Perhaps he grew straight trunked Boxwood for your great grandfather.
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Sundial with a garden
Boxwood Pruning For Geniuses
nice ann. nice
Meade--Interesting site. As a woodwind instrument maker, I think pruning boxwood in any way other than to encourage the largest, straightest possible trunk is a crime ;-)
The hardscapes rock.
Theo,
Of course! The Boehm flute -- The Standard.
My great grandfather was a plantsman. Perhaps he grew straight trunked Boxwood for your great grandfather.
I like that they have different brick patterns at the Centennial Gardens, and they identify each pattern by name.
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