Leylandii hedge

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    Hi, my leylandii hedge is turning brown and getting worse over the years. Can anyone advise me what to do and should I still trim it in the meantime. Cheers
     
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    A picture would be good jackie16 :)
    However, it sounds like your hedge is on the way out. You can only trim into new growth and not into the old wood. You wont harm it by trimming it though :)
     
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    Hi, I have attached a picture but I think you might be right.
     

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    Sorry Jackie, it will not recover :sad:
    You up to replacing it? Maybe over autumn/ winter and putting something more attractive there?:)
     
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