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hardwood mulch and boxwoods

Discussion in 'Landscape Maintenance' started by charlies, Mar 11, 2004.

  1. charlies

    charlies LawnSite Senior Member
    from earth
    Messages: 587

    hardwood mulch and boxwoods

    they do not go well together, right? have i heard correctly that pine bark mulch is an acceptable alternative?
     
    charlies, Mar 11, 2004
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  2. NCSULandscaper

    NCSULandscaper Banned
    from Henderson, NC
    Messages: 1,557

    i use hardwood mulch around boxwoods all the time and they have never had a problem before.
     
    NCSULandscaper, Mar 11, 2004
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  3. D Felix

    D Felix LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Putnam County, Indiana
    Messages: 1,898

    I've never known it to be a problem to use hardwood bark mulch around boxwoods. I've probably planted several thousand that way and the only problems I've ever had were not related to mulch....


    Dan
     
    D Felix, Mar 12, 2004
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  4. Tharrell

    Tharrell LawnSite Silver Member
    from Mount Airy, NC aka Mayberry
    Messages: 2,964

    The only potential problem I can think of is possible fungus from the mulch. If you're treating the boxwoods it shouldn't be a problem. Contrary to a homeowners opinion, they are not low maintenence and can live hundreds of years if properly taken care of.
     
    Tharrell, Mar 12, 2004
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