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Any update on how these went, Jungle Jane? The ones producing fruit before leaves is a classic fig cutting thing, they put energy into fruiting before bothering with roots. Usually a good sign that the wood is viable though. I've had cuttings sit there looking dead for weeks then suddenly push...

Yes it was in the wrong section (not the end of the world, easily fixed) but as a gardening forum we also try to avoid politics and religion. It has a horrible ability to be divisive with opposing views often being deeply entrenched. Occasional mentions are unavoidable but a dedicated thread is...

I think most of the things that were there we didn't really like. We will keep some of the trees though. I'll take an updated picture and show you what I'm working with - thanks @NigelJ . You can probably tell we're very new to this! What we'd like is something with a bit of height really -...

I used to have a Sumac tree in a previous garden. I did actually like it but it certainly likes to travel !! Not ideal for the average garden but makes an impressive roadside avenue.

Artistic license!

You might want to see what the shrub is before deciding to dig it out - once the leaves are out it'll be easier to identify - is it a rose perhaps?It's possible that it could benefit from pruning, but hard to say until you know what it is.I'm confused as to how it is damaging the fence?I'd...

They seem interesting creatures and watching them over the nest building, mating, hatching and feeding periods would be rewarding. I wonder if they steal from each other and is infedelity a issue. Winter storms would seem very likely regarding nest removal.