Trees

You could maybe have a look at Abies Koreana. Certainly you would not have an issue of them getting too large as very slow growing, undemanding and I have 2 which I have had in planters for years and still quite happy. Snag is they are not cheap but long lived and if you had to move house you...

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Its not vandals Michael, I'm pretty sure it was done by the tree surgeons.I doubt they would spend time suspended up a tree doing it without a reason.

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The split is the only thing I would be worried about and it looks like it was quite a while ago. If you can see fresh damage at the bottom of the split, evidence of spreading, then I think it might benefit the tree for that part to be removed.

I'm one for an easy life, so I'd also consider pollarding it to a height where you can easily manage it yourself, if you are able, next time. Willows can grow very quickly and on ours were regularly see 10ft plus shoots per year. These shoots can get quite thick and heavy which makes tackling...

I would specifically request confirmation from your household insurance provider that you have third party cover if the encumbered tree should fail/fall , given the proximity to the church carpark. This may result in engaging a qualified aborist to survey the tree(s) and you should respect his...

So long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged I'd get it in. What happened to the beautiful flowers idea you started with? Privet flowers are plain white and I find have an offensive odour.

Very handy advice, thanks.

I agree with the others, it doesn't look bad at all. The bare bits near the bottom at the inside aren't really a privacy issue because of the wall (which is pretty much identical to ours!). If you cut the top a bit narrower and maybe a bit lower it should allow more light to the lower part and...

Brilliant, thank you - that really helps

We don't have the problem here, we have drought and sandy soils but there are some suggestions on this companies site. I've never used them so it's not a recommendation.Best Hedging Plants for Wet Soil & Sites | Hedges for Wet Ground.We have hawthorn, blackthorn, alder and dogwood around...

No, no split in the trunk. The tree seems healthy, just a bit untidy…

I think you point out the problem. Just cutting down every ash tree, and god know what others, is not going to help to find resistant plants. Its typical overkill IMO.But I get your point about the one blocking your light.

Thank you! This is really useful, especially the illustrations

Thanks @Plantminded I’ve discovered a nest in there today so it’ll be a while now until I tackle it again

Traditional tarred jute (fillis) string would solve the problem, if you can find some. It remains weather resistant but should 'give' under increasing load once the tree expands its girth. Test to see if you can break it with 'bare hands' . Jute should break, hemp- not so likely !

Diy store plants usually get over or under watered and acers don't like it to dry, which might have been the reason for dried up leaves (if it wasnt one of the others mentioned above).Cordylines aren't completely hardy and the more colour in the leaves, the less hardy they are. The normal...

I agree, that a lot depends on what stage they are at. If you are only cutting small branchlets then a little sap bleeding will not hurt. You can always do more in late May-June, as long as you are not cutting anything thicker than a pencil. Any bigger cuts will have to wait till Winter.

Now seeing the photos agree about pussy willow because of the catkins.