<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[St. Louis Boxwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[STL Boxwood]]></description><link>https://www.stlouisboxwood.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 09:52:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stlouisboxwood.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: What Boxwood Blight Looks Like and Why Early Detection Matters ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boxwood blight is one of the most serious issues affecting boxwoods, and this video gives a helpful overview of what to watch for before the damage spreads.]]></description><link>https://www.stlouisboxwood.com/post/what-boxwood-blight-looks-like-and-why-early-detection-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa8fb05caf4ed272be63a7</guid><category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:48:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCrr2Jtw1KA" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Claire Weiss</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: How to Rejuvenate Overgrown Boxwoods Without Starting Over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overgrown boxwoods can feel like a lost cause, but this video shows how to bring them back without removing them entirely.]]></description><link>https://www.stlouisboxwood.com/post/watch-how-to-rejuvenate-overgrown-boxwoods-without-starting-over</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa8ee0b27e981e27c8661c</guid><category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:45:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-jZwkTUO48" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Claire Weiss</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: How to Shape Boxwoods for a More Natural, Full Look ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not every boxwood needs to be perfectly geometric. This video focuses on a softer, more natural approach to shaping—one that keeps plants full without over-defining their structure.]]></description><link>https://www.stlouisboxwood.com/post/watch-how-to-shape-boxwoods-for-a-more-natural-full-look</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa8e71438dc58e2c8d3b56</guid><category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:43:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szKlThm37q0" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Claire Weiss</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Martha Stewart &#38; George Bridge Talk Boxwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well-shaped boxwoods don’t come from cutting more; they come from cutting correctly. 



This video walks through the fundamentals of shaping boxwoods in a way that keeps them full, structured, and long-lasting.]]></description><link>https://www.stlouisboxwood.com/post/watch-martha-stewart-george-bridge-talk-boxwood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa8dfe6d919e5ce87174f6</guid><category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:41:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWuoDuLNoBQ" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Claire Weiss</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Water Boxwoods the Right Way in Missouri's Climate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most boxwood issues in St. Louis aren’t from lack of care. They’re from inconsistent watering. ]]></description><link>https://www.stlouisboxwood.com/post/how-to-water-boxwoods-the-right-way-in-missouri-s-climate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa8b0a6d919e5ce8716f5f</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:31:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a22ff1bfad604f87807fcf42b4692c26~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Weiss</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Clay Soil Common in St. Louis Effects Your Boxwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[When boxwoods underperform—slow growth, uneven color, general lack of vitality—the issue is often diagnosed from above. More trimming. More fertilizer. More water. But in St. Louis, the real problem is usually below the surface.]]></description><link>https://www.stlouisboxwood.com/post/how-the-clay-soil-common-in-st-louis-effects-your-boxwood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa89e5b27e981e27c85d31</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:26:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a86761_446a924c47ce4eac9a06b90e22d2722a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Weiss</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clean Lines: How Formal Boxwood Actually Stay Crisp]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a misconception that formal boxwoods look sharp because they’re cut aggressively. In reality, it’s the opposite. The cleanest hedges in St. Louis are shaped gradually, over time, with small adjustments rather than major corrections. The structure is maintained, not forced.]]></description><link>https://www.stlouisboxwood.com/post/clean-lines-how-formal-boxwood-actually-stay-crisp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa88935caf4ed272be5694</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:20:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a86761_cde1dd897c0b4b84b397c61e45c72307~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Weiss</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Boxwoods May Have Turned Brown in St. Louis (and How to Prevent It) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your boxwoods browned this winter, you’re not alone. In St. Louis, it’s often not disease. It’s winter burn. ]]></description><link>https://www.stlouisboxwood.com/post/why-your-boxwoods-may-have-turned-brown-in-st-louis-and-how-to-prevent-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa87ab7c961ad0b9fee956</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:16:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_075328d9a39e48b4a6b14f922e4a7976~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Weiss</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Boxwood Care in St. Louis: What To Do First (and What to Skip!) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your boxwoods look rough right now, don’t rush to fix them. St. Louis winters (freeze-thaw cycles + wind) create surface damage that often looks worse than it is.]]></description><link>https://www.stlouisboxwood.com/post/spring-boxwood-care-in-st-louis-what-to-do-first-and-what-to-skip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa85fe438dc58e2c8d2b2b</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:11:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a86761_850223761222408c80a5c79d0171b047~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Weiss</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Trimming Boxwoods (When and How to Do It Right)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knowing how and when to trim boxwoods results in healthier plants that are less prone to diseases and pests.]]></description><link>https://www.stlouisboxwood.com/post/trimming-boxwoods</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa4f1ce6cd293e43776db1</guid><category><![CDATA[Videos]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:41:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vyHG6IgnXk" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Claire Weiss</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Winter to Rest to Spring Structure: Formal Boxwood Gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a formal garden, spring success comes down to restraint, structure, and timing. 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