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It sounds to me as tho you're a bit of an insensitive bull in a china shop kind of gardener - suggesting glass against pests, plastic round trunks and so on.Try and think more sensitively - how do plants thrive? what do they need to grow and be happy? Do some research and go gently. You can...

I wouldn't be inclined to have it pollarded until you see whether it survives as it is an expensive job. If it isn't going to leaf up this year then nothing is likely to help.A closeup of the tree or leaves would help to see whether it is a willow.

Oooo... just my thing!I have a nostalgic twist of character and need a dose of seriously bad food every now and then- anything ultraprocessed, overly salted and eaten with fingers is my hit. Sadly, I'm actually not able to eat more than a mouthful or two of the stuff before becoming...

What does the mature bark stems look like?

Yes it is. When we 're working in our veg plot we have to rescue worms before the chooks get them. Not always succesful.If you add Ile de France to your profile, people will be better able to tailor advice - climate and soil make a huge difference to what grows well.

@ViewAhead It does matter as other countries are already creating alliances and accords and making overtures to sideline the US out of world trade agreements, find new partners for individual and collective trade, modify NATO behaviours and armament policies - not buying US military tech, create...

Don't worry @potted - I won't tell you how many mistakes I've made - but the pile of labels from plants I no longer have would give you the idea! You just have to pot up what you've bought in good sized pots (or the hanging baskets for the begonia and petunia) and look after them. The wisteria...

Phormium Cream Delight is a compact one @Perki, 1m x 1m. I have two which I divided from one plant last year.My favourite variegated Phormium is Tricolor, but that will be too large. You are right about the bright coloured ones changing as they mature, losing their vibrancy. Also, difficult...

Over many years I've bought from CPA Horticulture - mushroom compost & horse manure every year and I've had bulk composted bark chippings and 25T top soil. All of it has been of very good quality. Even substantial amounts of manure or compost are available in 75 litre bags which makes life...

It survives around here is all I can say, dont have it myself but have seen it in gardens.

Don't forget to water them in and they will need watering over the summer.

@Plantminded Who had thought that my garden was fox main road