Question
I have 30 wintergreen boxwoods outlining our property.  We planted them last year and over the winter I believe some of them were damaged from salt.  A couple we have completely lost, some are perfectly fine, and a number of them have yellowed branches that are clearly dead.  How do I save the plants that have half yellow branches and half green?  Can I just cut out the bad branches?  How far do I cut?  And is there any way to protect my plants this coming winter?

Answer
Chrystal,

I would recommend fertilizing the plants heavily to encourage new growth. Water the plants heavily to wash the salts through the soil to stop further damage.

This fall, I would recommend erecting a burlap barrier on the road side of the plants to minimize the salt spray from the sanders.

Good luck,
Ed Gulliksen