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when is the best time to move this tree?
I planted cordyline 'Red Star' which had been growing well in a container for a couple of years, into open ground, this summer. I notice now that it has sprouted from ground level, and I am wondering if this will affect the main crown? It looks okay at the moment, maybe slightly discoloured in the lower leaves. Should I feed it or leave it alone?
I would like to grow a Swedish birch in a corner of my garden that is quite windy. I have clay soil and the drainage isn't great, although it wouldn't really get waterlogged. Do you think it will survive-I have already lost an Acer Griseum in the same spot!
Hi,I'm new to growing lavender and want to grow some cuttings from the plant.Do you have any pictures of what a 'heel' of older wood looks like? I kind of get the idea of what I am suppose to do but I am not sure what a heel of older wood looks like in my own lavender plant.I have provided a close up pic of my lavender bush in the hope it may be of assistance with my query.
I have lots of plants in the wrong places. Is there a rule of thumb about when shrubs and perennials and small trees can be moved? Is there a best-time-of-year, or is when they begin to die down - or is there no overall rule?
Hello Gerry Thank you for your time. We have recently buit a pergola and would like to plant wisteria with intention that it will cover it in time. However we have been told that the planters are too small to have wisteria they measure 36inchs x 14.5 inchs & 18.5inchs deep and built of brick. Would you think they are too small ? The pergola has 6 sets of planters and posts, if we do have the suitable size how many plants will i need to achieve complete coverage. i have sent you a photo. If its a case wisteria would not be suitable what could you recommend instead
Hi Gerry, we want to grow some hazel and willow that we will be able to use in the garden down the road. we have planted a small woodland area 18 months ago, is it here we shoud put them or some where else, have plenty of space . Also would really like a living willow feature in the garden, any tips on how, where and when would be appreciated.Thanks.
I have a beautiful peony (think it's a tree peony) and I want to move it to a better position in garden. How and when do I do this?
Hi, I am wondering if you can recommend somewhere I can get pots, rabbit guards and the usuall bits and pieces you need to help grow things at a reasonable price and decent quantities. There is a few of us starting off and hoping to keep within budget. I have tried Ebay but everything is in the UK. Regards Angela
i planted an acer platenoides 2 years ago, last year leaves grew but this year although the buds grew, they never opened. However a small shoot has grown at the foot of the tree. Should I leave it alone or replace it
We planted two silver birches, both 12 foot high and they have got progessively worse, now most of the leaves on both of them have gone very brown and autumnal looking, and very dry. I think they are dying. What is the best course of action now?Kind Regards ,Peter Clements
I lifted a mature Choisya 'Sundance' last November (to facilitate garden work) in a hurry and put it in a container in a loose soil conditioner type compost - all I had. I pruned it severely to move it, and although it hasn't died entirely, it's not doing anything either. Is there any hope of recovery?
I have 2 lilac tree's in pots that need planting out, where would be the best place to plant them, ideally i would love them to be in the front garden
Hi, there's a large camellia shrub that I'd like to remove in my garden. It's growing amongst several other shrubs and I'm afraid if I disturb the soil around the roots too much it could kill the other plants. Also, the roots have come above ground in several places and I'd like to pave the area...is my only option going in and taking out the roots as carefully as possible?
Hi Gerry. I planted 180 escallonia in October of which 40 appear to be dead or dying. There is some new growth on a few of them but not much. The leaves basically go brown,harden then die. Any ideas on this,as I thought these were hardy plants. I'm in a very windy area,and the soil is not great quality.
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