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New Beech Hedge Leaves going brown

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    The proximity to the road can mean there's not as much viable soil, so it can often be a drier site. Watering is most likely to be the problem. Important to keep on top of that though, especially heading into summer.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • alastair_19alastair_19 Posts: 35
    Would a soaker hose be good for this? Any recommendations?
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Not something I've ever needed @alastair_19, but I think various people on the forum have used them, so hopefully you'll get suggestions  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Bee witchedBee witched Posts: 1,295
    Hi @alastair_19,

    It could also be a bit of frost damage.
    A house near here has had the same problem for the last couple of springs .... and it seemed to be after a late frost.
    The hedge soon recovered, so no harm done.

    The advice about watering is still valid, but I can't help with the soaker hose query. 
    Like @Fairygirl I'm also in Scotland  .... even on the drier side of the country we seem to get enough rain when we need it!

    Bee x
    Gardener and beekeeper in beautiful Scottish Borders  

    A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I think @alastair_19 has started a new thread for the hose @Bee witched :)

    I agree- there can certainly be a little bit of frost damage on new, young growth too. It won't harm the hedge long term though. They're tough old plants  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Would have guessed it was a slight touch of frost damage myself as well.

    Happy gardening!
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