What's happened to my spotted laurel?!

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  1. Beagle

    Beagle Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi all,

    I first noticed this yesterday - it was fine a couple of days ago. The plant is two years old and has just completely wilted! Any ideas or advice?

    Many thanks!
     

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    I'm no expert on Laurel and the only thing I can suggest is water issues, to wet, to dry. Or perhaps it needs feeding as all the rain we have had in weeks past could have washed all the nutrients out of the soil.
     
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    mmmm..could be I suppose. We did have a huge amount of rainfall over the summer. Could be root rot? I'll get some fertiliser too.
     
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      Let us know if it makes a difference Beagle. :)
       
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      It looks more like a sign of lack of water.
       
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      Something digging under it - mole maybe?
       
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      I'll sugest maybe to much water. Only a guess mind.
       
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      We're certainly hedging our bets!! :heehee:
       
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      Is the border its in free draining or raised? If so then I'd say it's lack of water.

      Even with the rain we've had I still find I have to water my plants regularly unless it's rained hard.
       
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