 And once that's done, then the plant will have the ability to get direct light. And with a little supplemental water with you, you will likely get that boxwood hedge back to the place it once was. The reality is by not pruning out the dead right now, you're actually inhibiting the ability of the new growth to come from the base up. And by doing that now, you'll end up with a plant that looks better for this season and for the seasons to come.