Trees

I wouldn't dig it up again, the disturbance and replanting will set it back further I think.Not surprised you don't have drainage pipe or bonemeal, neither are important (although I think the pipe does make watering easier, but I have dozens of trees to water, so probably less important if you...

Won't be a problem after the tree has established so protect it a bit in the early years

Hey there Pal my friend ....I'll post a pic of your little :WINK1: Hawthorn soon ... xx

I once had wood pigeons become obsessed with my young runner bean plants, they wouldn't stop pulling the leaves and some shoots off....I ended up hanging some old cd's from the canes and it worked for me (especially on sunny days), the runner beans grew back strongly...

They look like just old leaves on the palm, so I wouldn't worry too much, as long as new ones are forming.As to the conifer, I've seen a lot of this type around, a very bright green. I've also noticed that they tend to get brown patches.I'm not sure this is a reliable cultivar, but I think...

il bear that in mind if i re-pot next year

Hi polypodyWould it be possible for you to post a few pictures of the tree, just to help with diagnosing the problem. It sounds like some sort of canker or other infection that's affecting the amount of water flowing through the trees vascular system.

Ok, its too late now. I contemplated whether to leave it but when we started chopping it was obviously that there was no life at all in the branches. Im now waiting with fingers crossed that it returns. I'll let you all know how we get on. Thanks for the help,

This is quite correct, don't give up on any tree until the second year.

Thanks for that, come and have a word with Maidstone Borough Council will you.?The amount of trees around here that have just been hacked down is crazy. I'm guessing its all in the name of Health and Safety. And the new shoots just grow so fast afterwards, but the tree looks awful

Without seeing the depth of the gravel and the quality of the soil underneath it's hard to say whether removing the gravel and membrane would be of any benefit. I will say that soil compaction is a real problem for trees and tree roots, so trying to keep the soil around tree roots as free from...

Trees are important and proper care and attention should be paid to them when any work is required. Undertaking tree work in a way that will minimise harm to the tree and produce good results requires the skill, knowledge and equipment of a trained professional. However, anyone can call...

Yes, I thought that might be the case. The guy that cut them was asked to take about 1/3 off the height, maninly due to constant complaints from a neighbour, so I can't really blame him. I think my Dad may have had some branches removed prior to that, too. He's no longer with us, so I'm not...

Hiya, no, I live in Oakdale in Poole, Dorset.

I think a mixed wild life hedge would do the job ,I have one that I keep to 6ft by cutting once a year,although the Hawthorn is deciduous but it is very protective and fast growing and easy on the pocket just a suggestion

Hi Shiney Its only a year old so splash out it will help the cherry harvest.Spruce

Definitely Peach Leaf Curl, nothing to worry about, unaffected leaves will develop and those affected will drop off. I get it on my peach trees but still get a good crop of peaches. :DToo late now but spraying with Bordeaux mixture at the bud stage supposedly helps combat the problem.Vince

hello i Bought a Victoria plum tree in February from a garden centre and my neighbour bought one the next day I poped around to see how hers was growing I had a shock she had loads of leaves But I had none !!! Went back to g/c he said it was frost dead ? Anyway they had no more so...

Hi souixSounds like a possible infection due to fungal infection that has caused the wood to soften or mechanical damage that's made the bark break away from the wood underneath. Is it possible for you to post a few pictures for us to see more clearly the problem that you describe?Cheers Matthew

Thanks All - Off to give original shoots a trim