Box dippy

Hiya
Can anyone tell me why my mum was advised to put epson salts in the watering of 2 smashing box. They stand about 2feet tall and are cone shaped.
Hope there is someone out there who can help!

 

Magnesium sulphate, it greens up the leaves if there is a magnesium deficiency. But if they are potted, it would probably be better to use a balanced liquid feed, most of which contain magnesium.

 

Yeah they are in pots. Thanks for the quick response! My mum sez thanks too!!
can I cut my monster leylandi still? We are hoping to have them cut back in about 2 weeks. I'm a bit worried we have left it too late!

 

No its not too late, pruning leylandi can be done n spring and autumn to keep in bounds.

 

Thanks for that Fran. Worried I'll disturb the birds!

 

Hi Poppylove
please check for nesting birds before you prune, & have a look at the 2 links below.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/gardens/advice/gardenhedges/the_law.asp
http://www.rspb.org.uk/gardens/advice/gardenhedges/maintaining_a_hedge.asp
These 2 links suggest pruning up to 3 times in a season (it can be any time in summer), As long as you don't cut into the "brown"!
http://www.ashwood-nurseries.co.uk/catconifers.htm
http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0402/pruning_leylandii.asp