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Hi Gerry, Our neighbour's cat cannot leave our Golden Willow alone and has scratched the bark very badly, it is quite a young tree, only in it's third year and I'm really worried that it will damage the tree. I've discussed this (gently) with the neighbour, but she swears that this scratching will only enhance the tree, not damage it. She doesn't want me to put any chemicals down as she's worried about her cat and has asked me to try vinegar, which doesn't work at all. I've also tried double sided tape and insulating tape, to no avail, I would really appreciate your help on this as the tree is much loved, but obviously I don't want to upset our neighbour either. Thanks and regards, Milly.
moved into new house last year west facing back garden,we have hundereds of midges flying around all summer long, what is the cause and have you a solution
can i put salt around shrubs so snails wont attact them and if so when it rains will the salt kill the roots of the shrubs
I have a 16 yr old maple tree. I have noticed that some of the branches are dead. The rest of the tree seems healthy. What could have caused this? . I am worried that the rest of the tree will go the same way. I would appreciate your advice. Thank you.
I have waited 7 years for our garden and we finally have it - or at least the blank canvas. However, we didn't have to wait so long for a stray dog to wander in and my kids to fall in love with it.The dog is in situ and this is my first year to see a little progress from newly laid shrubs and trees. NOW THE DOG IS CHEWING AND EATING THEM. Is there a spray or anything to use as a deterent ? Please help
Hi i think our dwarf plum tree might be diseased..we haven't had any leaves so far this year and the buds all look like there is a swelling just beneath - last week I noticed a kind of sap oozing out of them but this appears to be dried up now but the buds don't seem to be developing at all.. Any ideas? Thanks in advance
Red Robbin is 10ft high and all the leafs have turned a brown colour it looks dead. Is there someway I can treat it or should I cut it down.
I have a griselinia hedge lined avenue which is 30 odd years old it has formed an arch which I would like to maintain. the only problem is it seems to be dying on me. I have tried to cut out as much dead wood as I can. It has new shoots but these quickly loose their leaves and become bare and also brown or black at the tips. What could I do it would be a shame to loose this beautiful feature. Is pruning an option because these are now more trees than shrubs. thanks
could you help me to stop root rot in mature grisallinia from spreading to the rest of the hedge
Hi Gerry, my acer (in large pot) seems dead - no growth obvious this season, and water in saucer under pot never seems to dry up even in dry windy weather. branches look dehydrated - dry and brittle - whats up and can I do anything at this stage?
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