Problem with New Laurel Hedge
 

Hi there, I have recently (8-9 weeks) planted 14 Laurel plants at the front of my garden. They have been doing very nicely, apart from an awful lot of ants over them. recently though I have now noticed that lots of the elaves are showing signs of something eating them. Even the new leaves coming through have curled up brown tindged edges to them. What can this be? any ideas please. I am new to gardening so please any help is much appreciated, thanks.

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Come on Guys! some one must be bale to hekp me

thats what you get for not checking your typing. Please someone advise me before my laurel hedges die on me

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cashlessbond Wrote:
Come on Guys! some one must be bale to hekp me
thats what you get for not checking your typing. Please someone advise
me before my laurel hedges die on me

I've no idea what the problem is, but it is very difficult to kill
laurel.
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"

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cashlessbond Wrote:
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Come on Guys! some one must be bale to hekp me


Someone has to say it, Could it be because its not Hardy?

I'll get me coat.

Luv it, very funny.

Not to worry anyway as I have had an anwser on the subject from Reg Moule (Radio Gloucstershire gardening expert).

Thanks for making me laugh anyway.

cashlessbond wrote:
Hi there, I have recently (8-9 weeks) planted 14 Laurel plants at the
front of my garden. They have been doing very nicely, apart from an
awful lot of ants over them. recently though I have now noticed that
lots of the elaves are showing signs of something eating them. Even the
new leaves coming through have curled up brown tindged edges to them.
What can this be? any ideas please. I am new to gardening so please any

If you have lots of ants this can be a sign of things being too dry.New
leaves going brown can also be a sign of dryness. Have you been watering
your new hedge?

Sarah

Yeah, have been watering them regularly. According to Reg Moule I have what are called 'Scale Insects' and also maybe a Potash shortage so going to treat them to some rose food and spray with Bio Provado Ultimate Bug Killer.