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I have a large area of ground around my summer house. Space is not a problem! In order for me to develop a substantially large garden in the future (up to 2 acres) I have to firstly establish a good shelter belt. I have chosen (so far) pines with a mix of broadleaves such as Sycamore, Ask (Fraxinus) and Alder. The pines were only 2ft tall when planted (from pots) and the broadleaves were approx 3-4ft bare-root at planting. They were planted two years ago and despite some failures are just doing OK. Slow but gradually growing despite the occasional battering from winter storms. Do you have any suggestions ragarding adding other trees to this shelter belt? I would like to add at least another layer to the leeward side of this current planting in order to beef up the shelter belt and not have it grow as just a linear planting. But am I being too impatient? I would like to vary the mix of trees (coniferous & broadleaves) but the site is still very prone to damage from the severe Atlantic storms thay come form the south-west. Advice on choice of trees, planting patterns and maybe the need to be more patient?
Gerry, last October I planted a row of Beech hedge on my sloping front garden, it is a quite exposed and windy location. The hedges took very well and there was plenty of new growth this spring early summer. However, in the past month the leaves are turning brown almost as if autumn has come early. I am thinking it is some sort of deficiency. Any suggestions?
I have two 3 year old Ceanothus which unfortunately this year suffered severe wind damage to one side. They look unsightly at the moment with one side in full bloom and the other side nearly bare. Can I cut plants back after flowering or will I have to be more ruthless and get rid? Thanking you in advance
Hi Gerry! We live on one of the small Clew Bay islands and, as part of a RSS scheme, want to plant some large tubs on top of our sea wall. We don't want a "strctured" look - more natural & wild - but need plants that are wind (prev. s-se) & salt resistant. Box snails are also a bit of a problem. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated!Hope your Whit weekend is a great one ... ATB - Rhoda
Hi looking for some recommendations on plants for long windy area between our house and next door. There is a fence and wall in place but but plants seem to still have quite some windburn...Thanks
I have I think a variety of Arbutus. it seems to be suffering in some way. im wondering if you can have a look at the pictures and see what you think, and if i can treat it.
My son in law has a Red Robin tree in the garden of his recently bought house in Swords, so we can't tell how old it is. It is about 8 ft tall. He asked me about it today as it has black spot on the green leaves and the new red leaves are shrivelled and crispy, but not falling off. The spots are black and not red which makes me think it is not the disease that this tree can get. Could it be from the recent cold winds or frost? Would appreciate your advise.
My Magnolia wilsonii is sick, few leaves, dying branches, damaged buds, possibly due to cold weather after early good weather. What should I do to try to rescue this favourite of mine?
i have just cut down a very old ditch that has been there for i'm sure 30 odd years, i want to put in a hedge/ shelter belt as i'm putting up a polytunnel 48 foot long and 20 foot widethe garden is south facing and gets sun all day but i get severe frost and up to 90 plus mile an hour winds whats the best hedge to put in i'm thinking of laural and evergreen holly what do you suggest ?
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