Beach Rosemary Bushes Dying: Water, Pruning, Salt Tolerance

Established beach rosemary (3×2') suddenly browning. Causes: overwatering, no pruning, mineral depletion.

Dead bush (all brown) = remove.
Declining bush: prune dead, weekly water, fish feed, 3-week prune cycle.
New plantings: 'Arp'/'Hill Hardy', gritty mound, weekly water, prune from youth.

Beach rosemary thrives with neglect (water) but requires pruning and feeding.

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