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Garden Q&A: Our hedge has black, withered leaves. What will help?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Red robin hedge.

Tue, 05 May, 2026 - 17:33

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Garden designer, horticulturalist and broadcaster Peter Dowdall creates sustainable rooms outside and is a passionate advocate for greener cities.

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We planted a Photinia 'Red Robin' hedge six years ago, and since then, we have let it grow slowly to five feet high.

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