I then adjusted C5 and re-tested the thenar eminence - it was fine, elicited no pain, and her hand stopped tingling. I finished treating her and told her to return in two days. At the second visit, I tested the thenar eminence).
Pruning Your Boxwood. 1  1. Know when to prune your tree. Prune boxwood shrubs at any time between the last expected spring frost and six weeks prior to the first expected fall frost. 2  2. Use sharp bypass pruners to trim off dead, injured or diseased branches. Prune them off all the way to the base of the branch.
An evergreen shrub ideal for sculpting, boxwood can take the shape of a neat mound or grow into small green clouds of foliage if left unmanicured. It's one of the most popular choices for garden topiaries. This fragrant shrub is frequently used as an outliner and definer around garden beds and path; it forms graceful short hedges. Garden neat freaks will want to wield the pruning shears frequently to keep boxwood in bounds. Provide a well-drained soil for boxwood to prevent problems with root rot.