Hey everyone! I recently moved into a new house that has a lot of conifers and evergreens around the garden's edges. Unfortunately, many of them seem either dead or on their way out. I'd love some advice—are there any ways to revive the ones that still have some life left? When I peek inside the greener ones, they just seem to have dry and brown foliage that crumbles at the touch. I had someone come over who suggested just cutting them all down and replanting. While I get that makes sense for the dead ones, it seems like a waste for the others that might still be saved. Any tips would be super helpful! Thanks a lot!
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It looks like the conifers were trimmed too harshly, which is a common mistake. If they’re cut back to the brown, dead wood inside, they won’t recover. Unfortunately, it’s not good news for the ones showing that brown inside; they likely won’t bounce back. Your best bet is probably to remove the ones that are past saving to prevent them from overshadowing the healthier ones. Also, these particular conifers aren't the best fit for smaller gardens. It might be wise to consider replacing them with more suitable plants.
If you decide to replace them, do you have any specific plants in mind that work well in smaller spaces?