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Laurel Hedges

lisa.boyle50lisa.boyle50 Posts: 2
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Hi folks very new to gardening about 6 weeks ago I had about 50 laurel hedges planted they were between 60 and 90 cm. the gardener who planted them advised to water every 2nd day which I have however it looks like something is attacking them anyone have any advice 

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  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    edited May 2020
    Could be a combination of aphid/caterpillar attack when the leaves were young. Not to worry, they will grow out of the unsightly looking leaves. The damage around the edge may have been caused by watering/spraying something wet whilst the sun is out. If watering, ensure you water directly into the base and do so in the evening/early morning time to minimise possible burn.

    Finally, just a suggestion, to help the shrubs establish better, it's best to dig a much wider border to allow less competition around the base. Even grass will take away water from the young plants. They have the potential to get very big as well as wide.
  • lisa.boyle50lisa.boyle50 Posts: 2
    Thank you for the advice much appreciated 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Here's the thread...everything you'll ever need about laurels here   :)
    https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/656523/help-needed-please-with-laurel-hedge-issues/p1
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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