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Established Buxus Bush Leaves turning Yellow/brown/orange after garden renovation

lancetcblancetcb Posts: 4
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Hi, I had my garden renovated a few months ago, and it was completed on April 17th 2023. I have noticed that the Buxus bush leaves are going a strange yellow/brown/orange colour. My first thought was that it was just the plant being a little stressed from the new modifications to the garden and surroundings, but I'm worried it could also be other issues. If anyone has seen this before and has an idea of what to do to restore it to its former green glory, please let me know. I have attached some pics of the leaf discolouration and some before and after pics of the work carried out.











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  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    Surrounded by so much hard landscaping they probably aren't getting enough water is my guess. Of course there are so many diseases for buxus if you live anywhere south I'd prepare myself to replace it with something less troublesome. Try to give them a bit of extra water in the coming days and see if they improve 
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698
    What @amancalledgeorge said plus......there may have been a fair bit of root disturbence during the renovation which would have an effect on the plants' ability to take up water and nutrients. It will take time for the plants to recover from this.
  • lancetcblancetcb Posts: 4
    Thanks So much, @Ceres and @amancalledgeorge, for the fast responses and tips. Going forward, how often would you water them? And roughly how much water?  I saw a post saying that it's best to water Buxus from the bottom.  I think this also helps with fungus control.  Thanks again
  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    The usual advice is to water deeply but less frequently. But it depends on the ground conditions, just try to see how quickly it dries out, but every couple of days if it's really hot it should be enough. 
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,831
    That's the healthiest Box I've seen in the South East in ages! Well done, but as someone above suggested, I wouldn't by or plant any more. They are very prone to a couple of diseases, especially in London and the South of the country.
  • lancetcblancetcb Posts: 4
    KeenOnGreen said:
    That's the healthiest Box I've seen in the South East in ages! Well done, but as someone above suggested, I wouldn't by or plant any more. They are very prone to a couple of diseases, especially in London and the South of the country.
    I'm based in the Cheshire in the North West 😅🙈. Thanks for the compliment, though 🙏🏽
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    I use seaweed extract, applied to the root area, when my Box starts to look like that. It seems to help.  It acts like a tonic and can also help with transplant shock.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • lancetcblancetcb Posts: 4
    Thanks @Plantminded .  I am going to get some now from Amazon.  Hopefully, this will do the trick! 
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