Once Established - Buxus are drought tollerant - if potted keep MOIST. Buxus hate being over watered and soggy soil. Buxus love a PH of 6.5 to 7.5 PH. They hate acidic soil. Use a good LIME - Dolomite Lime to neutralise soil. When planting - plant up to lower branches. They do not get collar rot. This eliminates gaps under your hedge. When planting 'bare rooted' stock: Plant Deep - up to and including lower branches Flood Roots With Water - this eliminates air pockets - soil smoothers roots - then water normally Always cut hedge on a cool day with quality HAND SHEARS - Electric or petrol cutters tend to rip or shred hedge - and hand shears tend to give a cleaner cut. Love chook manure or pellets. At least twice a year.