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Newly planted Laurel hedge looking a bit sad
Jennifer Murray
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Hi I apologize if this has been asked before but I have just joined this group I planted a Laurel Hedge about 10 days ago and it is looking a bit sad(droopy) I have watered it but maybe i need to do this everyday Also does it need a feed and if so what is the best The plants were bought from a specialist nursery and are a good size
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Can we see a photo?
A good watering in should be enough to last 10 days at this time of year.
Were they bare root or in pots?
In the sticks near Peterborough
A photo would be good, did you cut a third off of them when you planted them, and put a bit of compost or bone meal down the planting hole. They will take a couple of months for the roots to bed in. Once the spring/summer comes they will grow.
you will need to keep the tops trimmed for a year or too if you want them to become a thick hedge.
Make sure you are not over watering, that can make your laurels look very sad. Poke your hand into the soil round the roots to check how wet it is.