Advice needed on cherry laurels in front garden
argesia-robusta
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I have three cherry laurels in the front of my garden (approx 3ft tall) which I am hoping will eventually grow to be approx 5ft tall and will bush out to form a dense hedge.
However, the cherry laurels were planted in April last year and as of yet, do not seem to have grown at all? Does anyone have any advice on how I can improve my cherry laurels to make them grow into a nice dense hedge? They were planted with fish, blood and bone initially and the soil is often damp so I don't think they need any watering?
Appreciate any advice! Thank you.
However, the cherry laurels were planted in April last year and as of yet, do not seem to have grown at all? Does anyone have any advice on how I can improve my cherry laurels to make them grow into a nice dense hedge? They were planted with fish, blood and bone initially and the soil is often damp so I don't think they need any watering?
Appreciate any advice! Thank you.
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The other thing I would do is lightly prune (4-6") all vertical growth to encourage side branching. You want them to bush out at the base to create a uniform, dense screen. Keeping them at 5ft in the long term is going to be a challenge as they put on so much growth in the spring/summer. Prune with secateurs, not a hedge trimmer, as cut leaves look unattractive.
https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1048951/cherry-laurel-in-small-front-garden#latest
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Thank you for your advice though 👍