Hi, I planted theses about five weeks ago. I am just wondering if I should give them a trim now or wait till spring? I am planning on keeping it small as possible once established. TIA.
You could nip the tops out, which will encourage some bushiness, but otherwise, they should be fine as they are, and will establish over the next 6 months
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Please help. My hedge had been doing really well then this winter, 2nd winter here, half of them are dying. I think it maybe root rot but hopeful it might be frost damage. If it is root rot what do I treat them with?
I don't know whether it is worth me replacing the dying ones in case the same thing happens again.
They can suffer in winter with extreme cold, especially if they are also exposed to wind. Your soil and spacing look fine. I'd give them time to recover, once the temperature improves, you should see new buds appearing. At that time, a drenching of the leaves and root area with diluted seaweed extract can help. It enables the plant roots to take up essential nutrients and water from the soil by encouraging the growth of beneficial soil microbes.
I agree, wait and see. A few years ago a large established hedge near me went almost completely brown as a result of a severe frost and cold period. It recovered eventually and has not been affected by the recent cold, wet and freezing conditions this year. Your plants are still young and establishing their root systems. As long as your soil is free draining, your plants should recover well.
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I don't know whether it is worth me replacing the dying ones in case the same thing happens again.
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