Trees and shrubs
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Question from
Catherine Booth
I have 10 new silver birch trees, planted last autumn. 8 have been in leaf now for the best part of a month, but the other 2, although the buds are fat, are still bare branched. Any reason/suggestion anyone?
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- Posted: Mon. 7th May 2012 19:17
- Last reply: Mon. 7th May 2012 19:31
Comment from
Pennie winkler
I want to grow an espalier apple tree but only have room for one. Does anyone have any suggestions
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- Posted: Fri. 4th May 2012 17:02
- Last reply: Mon. 7th May 2012 19:46
Comment from
Rob Wiltsher
We just popped into Tescos' yesterday for a few bits and bobs (milk, pork scratchings, gin, etc) and down a long aisle came our darling 12 1/2 year old daughter, struggling to carry a large potted tree that had been reduced - bless ! So, now we are the proud owners of a Kilmarnock Willow (Salix caprea) that I left in rainwater last night and am hoping to plant either tomorrow or Wednesday. Does anyone else have one and can they suggest aftercare and where to plant it, ie full sun, shade, etc ? Our soil tends to be of a clay-like variety which is what I gather they like ? Thanks very much - Rob (Bristol)
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- Posted: Mon. 26th March 2012 12:27
- Last reply: Wed. 28th March 2012 23:25
Question from
James Harding
Ths was planted about two years ago but has never grown more than 12cm high but I believe it should be about 35 cm. Now the leaves have started to drop off. It is in reasonably good normal soil and has never dried out. Has anyopne had this problem and if so is it recoverable/or what happened ?
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- Posted: Sat. 17th March 2012 13:41
- Last reply: Mon. 19th March 2012 08:13
Question from
Tara
Hello
I have a container grown woody stemmed Euryops that is now quite large (approx 3.5 ft x 3.5 ft) which is budding / starting to flower.
The plant is top heavy / leggy and I would like to know about pruning it please (When I read about the species on the net, it says that light pruning should be done in spring to shape the plant)
Will the plant suffer if I prune back further than a light trim?
Many thanks!
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- Posted: Thu. 15th March 2012 19:09
- Last reply: Thu. 15th March 2012 21:58
Question from
Edward Gregory
The Strawbwerry Tree is often advertised for evergreen hedging.
Does this mean when it reaches the required height, say 2mtrs, it can be clipped or restricted by pruning.
I do not understand how to form this tree into a hedge shrub rather than a specimen tree.
Any help much appreciated.
What should the planting distance be between plants when using for hedging?
Thanks
Ruralrelic
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- Posted: Mon. 12th March 2012 15:05
- Last reply: Tue. 13th March 2012 17:43
Comment from
Deirdre
Hi guys,
I'm a gardening novice and I'm researching tree suggestions to include in our border.
I like the idea of the 'goat willow ' for example but it grows to 12m when mature.
My question is (probably a very simple one): is there a way of stopping a tree growing to its full height of 12m through cutting and pruning? Can it be done or would it kill the tree?
Thanks guys,any help wold be greatly appreciated!
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- Posted: Sun. 1st January 2012 22:10
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Question from
Gaby
I have a traditional (looking) magnolia very small tree at the back of my house, on a slope, south facing, the soil is clay. Its been planted about 5 years and has never flourished. It only ever has 1 or 2 flowers and the leaves are always weak looking with yellow or pale patches and some curled brown edges. I've tried sequestrine, cold tea from the pot (which helped the leaf colour a little), home compost soil dressing and potash around the base but it doesn't help. I have another magnolia (stellata) at the front of the house, planted 3 years ago in similar conditions which is thriving. What's the problem??
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- Posted: Sun. 1st January 2012 08:51
- Last reply: Tue. 3rd January 2012 20:00
Question from
Irina Pask
I planted Weigela last Spring, small from the pot, and it has grown quite long new shoots over Summer which for some reason tend to lie on the ground. My thought is it would be better if I prune it. Please, could somebody tell me, whether I should prune it, if so, how much and when would be the best time for it It has already shed its leaves.
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- Posted: Sun. 4th December 2011 11:56
- Last reply: Tue. 6th December 2011 10:23
Question from
Michael Flynn
Hi, I have just bought an established Ceanothus 'Italian Skies' It is abround 1.5m high and similare spread. It was supplied in a pot about 12" in diameter. I am wondering whether I can keep this in a bigger pot permanently and if so what size pot is recommended? Thanks, Mike
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- Posted: Sat. 26th November 2011 10:53
- Last reply: Tue. 6th December 2011 18:56
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