How to plant green mountain boxwood?

 The formal look of sheared boxwoods isn't the best option if you prefer a more laid-back approach to landscape or prefer to let plants grow in their natural form. Hardy in United States Department of Agriculture zones 5 through 8, Green Mountain Boxwood (Buxus x "Green Mountain") grows Up to 5’ height and 3’ width. You can plant several "Green Mountain" boxwoods close together to provide a natural, evergreen privacy screen that requires little maintenance or add a separate plant as a statement specimen among other garden plants.

• Select a planting space for the "Green Mountain" boxwood that receives partial to full sun and is away from downspouts or other areas with poor drainage.
• Dig a hole for the boxwood that is twice as wide as the soil ball and the same depth as the root ball.
• Mix the removed soil with equal parts finished compost to make the soil more fertile and provide a better structure. Compost is shown to add vital nutrients to the soil and the organic content improves drainage in the soil.
• Place the boxwood specimen in the hole and replenish the soil around the root ball to the same depth as in its original container. Pushing soil above the original planting depth leads to stunted growth or eventual death.
• Tamp the soil gently to ensure contact between the roots and soil.
• Apply a 3-inch layer of mulch, such as wood chips or shredded bark, around the base of the plant to maintain temperature and moisture in the soil.
• Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, which contains equal parts nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. You can apply a slow-release, granular fertilizer as a top dressing or add a water-soluble fertilizer to the plant's water supply. Reapply the fertilizer each year in winter or early spring, applying the fertilizer about 6 inches away from the plant stem.
• Water the boxwood deeply at planting time to ensure the soil is evenly moist, then water as necessary to keep the soil moist, but not wet. Manual watering is most often required during the hot summer months.
• Plant additional plants in a hedgerow 1 1/2 to 2 feet apart to achieve a fairly tight spacing between plants. "Green Mountain" boxwoods grow anywhere between 1 1/2 to 3 feet wide, but it may take more than 10 years to reach 3 feet wide, so closer spacing ensures a tighter hedge for privacy.