Dying Laurels
Question:
In October last year I planted 300 Laurels, they looked very healthy and doing well, now I have noticed that some of the leaves are turning yellow and dropping off. Are they dying?
I spoke to the Garden Centre where I bought them , they told me they needed food , bone meal etc.
What do you think? they were expensive and I don't want them dying on me.
Answer:
Firstly you should ensure that the plants are getting enough water; check the soil around the roots and it they are dry give them a good watering and continue to water until you see an improvement. Don't overwater, you don't want them sitting in puddles. Feeding will be required on a regular basis, usually in Spring and again in Autumn, you can use bone meal or a general fertiliser if you prefer. Finally the plants could have a magnesium deficiency so do a one off treatment of Epsom salts which you can get from the garden centre; just follow the instructions on the box.
I hope this helps and that your very expensive hedge survives.
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