WASP Wednesday: Boxwood

With the arrival of Spring everyone seems to be getting their gardens and yards spruced up! The WASP of course loves fresh cut flowers and is always sure to have some in the house at all times. While floral arranging can be relaxing and a creative outlet, heavy yard work can leave the WASP exhausted...too tired to even pop in to the club in the evening! The WASP therefor opts for more perennial plants in their yard (OK, and maybe the occasional garden service). Hydrangeas are wonderful when they are in full bloom, but the plant that is a staple in any WASP household is the Boxwood.
It is wonderful when used in decor around the holidays (we all love boxwood garland and wreaths) and it keeps is lush, green color all year long. However, the best thing about the boxwood in a WASPs opinion is that is requires very little attention and pruning. With the exception of needing a shield from the harsh winter it just always looks good. The boxwood is the Coco Chanel of plants!
Of course another reason the WASP loves the boxwood is because it too came from Europe (remember, WASPs love their heritage!). "Boxwood, "Man's Oldest Garden Ornament," was introduced to North America from Europe in the mid-1600s and reached its peak popularity in the United States during the early 19th century and again during the Colonial Revival era. Horticultural interest in the genus Buxus is maintained today by many nurserymen, landscapers and homeowners."
The American Boxwood Society

Boxwoods look wonderful in pots around the terrace and door, but they also make a wonderful hedge. They can be shaped to to the WASPs liking and hobbies to.

Boxwoods can be purchased at the local garden store, but perhaps the best come from White Flower Farm. WFF is located in the heart of WASP country, in Litchfield, CT, but thankfully they ship all over the country! No matter where the boxwoods come from, they are sure to be found throughout the WASP home all the year round!