Intro: Brown patches in hedges are common and usually fixable.
1. Check watering
Hedges need deep watering in dry spells.
2. Look for pests
Scale insects and mites cause browning.
3. Check for wind burn
Cold winds damage new growth.
4. Trim dead sections
Encourages new growth.
5. When to call a specialist
If browning spreads quickly, it may be a fungal disease.
Summary: Most brown hedges suffer from drought, pests, or wind damage.