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Expert: Dr Stephen Vann - 10/30/2009
Question
I will try to explain as best as possible; firstly we recently moved into a new home that already was landscaped nicely. Young boxwoods were placed in a hedge L-type design; starting closer to the house they are dark green and seem healthy-as the hedge moves away from the house the leaves are smaller and turning yellow? What could be causing this? In the same planting bed there are also 8 small junipers--earlier this summer i noted one was turning brown- (now 4 of 8 are turning brown )originally we had sprinklers timed to go on every day for 20 mins-(this area gets the hot afternoon sun) we turned off that area completely...which was before the other 4 even began to turn brown....could they be dying? or too much water? Mulch was put down in spring also. I hope we don't lose all these plants.....please let me know what to do or look for- to be more specific?
Many thanks in advance
Answer
Eileen:
Junipers prefer well drained soils. Excessive soil moisture can lead to comlicated root problems. Yes, be careful on the water- better to hold on the water a bit. Check the soil periodically to see if it is staying too wet. You might want to consider having your soil tested. Not sure where you are located, but consider contacting your local county Extension office about taking and having a soil sample tested for available nutrients. In many areas, this is a free service. You may also inquire at your local garden center or nursery about getting this done. This will give you an idea if the boxwoods and junipers need any fertilizer. Also, in the meantime, take a close look at those plants that look "puny". See if there is any physical damage to the main stem near the soil line. Just give them a once-over closely to look for any obvious abnormalities.
Regards
Steve
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