Trees

There wasn't any sign of subsidence @shiney and our soil was sandy. A camera was put through the drains before they were replaced and I could see the roots and the damage they'd caused throughout the full 80ft length. Yes, the pipes were old and possibly weakening but they were still intact...

Yes, I know, that's why I chose that one. I always research the history of companies I deal with prior to purchasing from them and Scott's history wasn't/isn't so commendable. It has been said that peat farming doesn't harm the peat bogs at all... but when one depletes a source without reserve,...

Thanks for that! How big do you think it will grow? I love it...even though it's getting harder and harder to reach the top to prune...

Just seen your last post @kindredspirit Well found out

We trim the suckers as close to the trunk as possible and have at least twenty each year. The lower branches have been taken off up to a height of about 4ft but the higher branches droop down a bit so it doesn't look quite that much.The bed underneath is completely full of flowers...

Hi All,I'm looking to add another length of cherry laurel in the front garden, install a tasteful arch up the path, and enclose the currently open side with cherry laurels.Had a look the supplier I've used before and am sorely tempted to purchase some rootball laurels - they are cheaper and...

I still think that if they are seedling trees they are unlikely to bear fruit that will be anything like an actual named plum variety, but who knows one or two might turn out OK.That type of fungus often only attacks dead wood, I dont see it as a killer myself,(might be wrong), I've got...

I'm convinced the tree is alive, but I cant think of any way a weeping willow can turn into a normal upright growing willow with out a plant being cut below a graft, or at least the graft dieing and the rootstock taking over.Any grafting would have been done years ago before the tree was planted.

Red Robin is easy to grow but there are a few negatives, mainly about the conditions it is planted in.It doesn't like shade but I don't think you will have that problem from your explanation.Although hardy it isn't keen on cold windy areas so you need to bear that in mind. Also, you should...

The Cherries were very dark, a purple red really, its definitely not a crab apple tree

Yes, I was only there a couple of days, but it was one of the cleanest nicest looking cities I've seen. The surrounding area, countryside is pretty amazing. Just didn't get to see much of it.

can speak a few sentences, can read it it quite well mind. No badgers here sadly..I've had a few moles off the cats though!

Yes, and no, Pg!! I'm not a fan of keeping shrubs or Trees in pots, but that's because, in my opinion, the compost in the pot loses all it's nutrients and even adding feed is only a temporary measure that, in reality, most people don't remember to do..........and,of course, it all depends how...

My experience with the them is unless you cut back (width) from an early age so that you can keep them green and `slim` then they end up a major problem. Mines got too wide but managed to trim back just short off the brown wood and they always recovered but looked awful for a while. Thankfully...

Definitely A.brilliantissima.

Look at the Autumn colour on them as well! (pic off the net)

No need to do that. Use cable ties and link them together like a chain. That gives plenty adjustment if needed also.

Hi Wee Tam, I did mound them a bit, but the stony clay subsoil seems free-draining as far as i can tell by emptying a bucket of water into the hole. Hi JWK, It worries me, too, but the subsoil seems to be free-draining. I'll upload a photo of the planted trees with this post. Cheers, Laurence

Not really into bonsai, but my thoughts are waiting till next spring would be best.I'd stratify them naturally over the winter, ie. pot up and put in a cold greenhouse or porch, keep the pots damp but not over wet, they will then germinate naturally next spring as the temperature rises. Growth...

May we have a better image of the foliage, please, Katherine? Welcome to the site by the way.