Question From:
Tom Burton in Jandakot, Perth WA
Nature of problem:
Replacing 12 golden privets need a different low maintainence shrub
Type of Plant (if known):
Replacing 20 year old golden privets
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Old age
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Sandy
How often do you water the plant:
Mon, Wed & Fri for 15 minutes
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
About 10
What type of plant is it:
NA
How long since you planted it:
NA
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
NA
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Out
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
NA
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Other Comments:
Want to replace 12 20 year old golden privets that I kept shaped. Sandy soil in full sun. Need a different suitable shrub any suggestions.
Answer: Hi Tom, I suspect that the plants are not suffering from old age at all. Privets can go on forever. Your watering regime is not good. Water your plants once a week for 45 minutes. This will improve things a lot. Rosemary makess a good hedge in Perth, but you should look at hedges in your area or ask at a local nursery for good performers. Local knowledge is best. Don