Our cardboard boxes are specially designed to fully degrade within 45 days after planting, allowing the hedge’s roots to grow through them. This minimizes packaging waste and provides a stable environment for the hedge through shipping and installation. If you select to have your hedges shipped in our fabric bags, you will need to remove the bag before planting. The easiest way to do this is to just cut the bag away. The boxwood containers also cannot be planted and should be recycled.