Better Low Maintainence Shrub

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