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Look at the general conditions of soil, light, shade, exposure and soil compaction. Any of these may contribute to the poor condition of the hedge. There is no point in trying to restore a hedge if the ground beneath is going to remain very compacted from trampling, or if the hedgerow is now heavily shaded...