Ian
I have a leylandii hedge around my garden (it was here when I moved in). I keep it under control but over the years the bottom of it had gone bare. It looks unsightly and I was wondering whether it would grow back at all. If not, what could I plant underneath it to tidy it up? Thanks G.B. by e-mail
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Once a leylandii goes bald there isn’t much you can do to start any regrowth. Like humans though we can cover up those bald patches with a bit of careful planning. If the hedge is large and you have the room, planting Escallonia underneath looks very good and if they are kept watered over the first few years they will establish very well. Leylandii are very thirsty hedges so lots of water will be needed to ensure that they take well If the hedge is north facing, and completely in the shade, or even south facing so completely dry, then do not despair. There is still a plant that could survive such conditions. Try the scented sweet box (Sarcococca confusa). This plant will tolerate the driest dullest place in the garden. The Sarcococca confusa has glossy, dark evergreen leaves with clusters of highly fragrant, creamy-white flowers in winter. There is also the Sarcococca humilis, which is a dwarf, clump-forming shrub with dark green, glossy leaves. In winter, fragrant, pink-tinged white flowers are produced. After flowering, both varieties bear attractive blue-black, non-edible fruits. The height, when established is anything up to up to 60cm. And the plant quickly establishes a great ground cover. Throw on a few nasturtium seeds too for a bit of summer colour
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