Boxwood topiary is a fabulous addition to any garden. It is proudly displayed in many fine gardens around the world. Boxwood can be formal, informal (ex, cottage gardens), at entries, parterres, knot gardens, hedges, edges and theme gardens (Asian, Italian, Greek revival, Spanish, French and of course English.
Boxwoods are best planted in loamy soil in a full-sun to part-shade location, preferably in an area somewhat sheltered from winds. Their roots are shallow, so the soil must be protected from the heat. Maintain a layer of organic garden mulch, 3 inches thick, around each plant. Start mulching 2 inches out from the trunk—as a general rule, it is bad to mulch right up against the trunk of a bush or tree, because it invites pests and diseases—and work your way about one foot outwards, around the whole circumference, space permitting