QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsPlantinglaurel 0 Vote Up Vote Down tom d asked 14 years ago I am going to set some laurel to replace my old hedge. Could you please advise which is better- to set the potted Laurel soon or wait till winter for the bareroot season?? any tips on maintaining them for their first year? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Pot-grown plants are more expensive but take better, but need watering to get them established if planted in spring or summer. If it is possible to water, plant now to get a full season of growth.