Dying hedge
Dying hedges may suffer from root rot, drought, poor pruning, pest, or disease — identify cause before hard cutting that cannot recover on some species.
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Common causes
Overwatering on clay, drought on sandy soils, lilly pilly psyllid, scale, root disturbance, or hard prune into bare wood on murraya/lilly pilly.
Recovery
Correct watering, pest ID/treatment, light feed, patient regrowth from green wood only.
Replacement
Severely dead screens may need replanting — landscapers advise spacing and species for your climate.
What to look for in a gardener
A reliable gardener asks about access, slope, pets, and your priorities before quoting. They explain what is included in each visit and flag extra work (heavy pruning, green waste removal) before starting.
- Do they carry public liability insurance?
- Will the same person or crew attend each visit?
- How do they handle wet weather or missed visits?
- What equipment do they use for your lawn size?
- Can they provide a written quote and invoice with ABN?
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