Don’t worry, that title has nothing to do with politics, I know my boundaries!
A lot of shrubs, particularly evergreens suffered badly last winter as it was so cold for so long and nature’s antifreeze didn’t stop the leaves from freezing and cells being ruptured.
Brown, limp foliage indicated that there had been many recent fatalities in the gardening world but as time goes on and the days warm up, things are not as bad as they first seem.
A lot of shrubs that looked like they were on Death Row actually have new growth coming from the base or near the base and I’m sure they’ll pull through. We have already given several Hebe’s a rewarding reprieve and a very sad-looking, mature Ceanothus is also making a good recovery.
Deciduous shrubs are also later leafing up this year so be patient with those too and don’t dig anything up unless you are absolutely sure its dead.
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