QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsPlantingLaurel Hedge 0 Vote Up Vote Down Paul Mc Carthy asked 9 years ago I’m planning planting some Laurel and was wondering what sort of nutrient or fertiliser I should use – I’m told lime and some moss peat is good. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago If the soil is good, you do not need anything else. Keep weeds away for 50cm at least and feed in spring if growth is poor in the first year.