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How to Save Dying Box Hedges
Box Hedges are hardy, but they often decline if starved of nutrients, stressed by drought, or attacked by pests and fungal problems. Understanding the cause is the first step to saving a dying hedge. In most cases, correct fertiliser, watering, and pruning can restore health and density.
Common Reasons for Decline
- Nutrient deficiency: Pale, yellow, or thinning leaves indicate a lack of nitrogen and micronutrients.
- Water stress: Drought or poor drainage leads to root damage and dieback.
- Pests & diseases: Mites, scale, or fungal leaf spot weaken hedges if not treated.
- Poor trimming practices: Cutting too hard into old wood slows recovery and leaves gaps.
Once the root cause is addressed, Box Hedges can recover quickly with the right care program.
How to Revive a Struggling Hedge
Follow these steps to bring Box Hedges back to health:
- Step 1: Prune lightly to remove dead or diseased foliage and improve airflow.
- Step 2: Check soil moisture. Water deeply but avoid soggy conditions that damage roots.
- Step 3: Apply mulch around the base to regulate soil temperature and retain moisture.
- Step 4: Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser to restore nutrient balance.
The best option is Complete Grow All Purpose Liquid NPK 20-20-20. Its balanced nutrients give Box Hedges the nitrogen for fresh green leaves, phosphorus for strong roots, and potassium for leaf resilience.
Feed every 4โ6 weeks through spring and summer. With consistent care, new growth should appear within weeks, gradually restoring hedge density.
Preventing Future Hedge Problems
The key to preventing Box Hedge decline is routine maintenance. Shallow roots make them sensitive to stress, so they rely heavily on consistent fertiliser and watering.
- Trim lightly and regularly instead of hard pruning.
- Fertilise consistently with Complete Grow 20-20-20 during the growing season.
- Keep soil evenly moist โ avoid long dry spells and overwatering.
- Inspect for pests or fungal issues and treat early if symptoms appear.
FAQ โ Saving Box Hedges
Can a dying Box Hedge be saved? Yes, with pruning, watering, and consistent fertilising, most will recover.
What fertiliser should I use to revive Box Hedges? A balanced NPK like Complete Grow 20-20-20 works best.
Why are my Box Hedge leaves yellow? Usually a nutrient deficiency, corrected with regular feeding.
How long does recovery take? Visible improvement usually appears in 4โ8 weeks, with full recovery over a season.
Should I cut back hard to revive them? No โ avoid severe cuts. Light, consistent pruning with fertiliser support is more effective.
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