{"id":2533,"date":"2022-01-07T10:05:05","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T10:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/?p=2533"},"modified":"2022-01-07T10:08:41","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T10:08:41","slug":"why-is-my-garden-hedge-dying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/why-is-my-garden-hedge-dying\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Garden Hedge Dying?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A garden hedge can be a thing of beauty, as well as a practical division between your garden and your neighbours\u2019. However, hedges are plants, and as such they are susceptible to all sorts of growing issues as well as diseases and pests. Why is my garden hedge dying, I hear you cry?<\/p>\n

Well, there are many reasons that this may be happening. Let\u2019s take a look through some of the most common reasons.<\/p>\n

How Do You Fix A Dying Hedge?<\/h2>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

If your hedge is looking poorly, the first thing you need to do is establish the reason why. Is it not getting enough water? Too much water? Does it need some extra fertiliser?<\/p>\n

It may also be dealing with a pest or disease problem; look extra closely at the leaves and branches to figure out if this is the case.<\/p>\n

Sunlight requirements, for all plants, is a big thing, so try to work out if your specific hedge is getting too much or too little sunshine.<\/p>\n

Try offering your hedge a feed with some all purpose fertiliser<\/a> as a first step, then give it a gentle prune to make sure all areas are getting sunlight.<\/p>\n

If it looks dried out then give it a water, and if the roots look waterlogged then try digging in some sand to help with drainage.<\/p>\n

In areas where whole plants have dies, you may wish to plant a new hedge sapling, to improve the overall look of your hedge.<\/p>\n

How Do You Bring A Hedge Back To Life?<\/h2>\n

First off, you need to check the health of the hedge<\/strong>. Check for signs of disease or infestation, and deal with these accordingly.<\/p>\n

Next, ensure that it is receiving the correct amount of water<\/strong>. Under or over watering can cause big problems for a hedge, so check its requirements.<\/p>\n

Does it need some more nutrients<\/strong>? Hedges do not need feeding as much as some other plants, but they will still benefit from a dose of compost or fertiliser.<\/p>\n

Be prepared to prune your hedge back<\/strong>. If there are any damaged or diseased areas these will need to be cut back hard to prevent it spreading.<\/p>\n

Check that the hedge has adequate sunlight<\/strong>. It may be that it is receiving too much, or too little, and an overgrown hedge can be shading the interior and preventing growth.<\/p>\n

Bringing a hedge back to life may not be a quick fix; in fact it can take a couple of years to revive a particularly neglected one.<\/p>\n

However, with a bit of time and patience your efforts will be rewarded with a thick, bushy hedge that is home to many creatures and is a fine addition to your garden.<\/p>\n

This video shows you how to restore a Privet hedge – this is a common hedging plant, but the general tips will be the same for most types of hedge:<\/p>\n