Trees

ive just cut three off these out of my garden. if you are worried about any environmental impact of cutting down a tree why not put a nicer , more appropriate one in its place?

Before you do anything drastic, take some pics so that we can assess he problem.

If you read Phyllis`s post, you will see that she does SAY it`s an Indian Bean Tree.:gnthb:

:thumb: That is really good news to here Yewowner.. So glad you managed to get some good advice locally too.. So glad your old tree just needs a little attention.... Think you might need to keep a note of his number then.. :wink: :thumb:

Good questions Mathew. I'm growing some Egyptian/ walking/ tree onions in the ground. I had to search all over the internet to find them. They are doing well, with little bulblets appearing in the air. I've just no idea what to do now. Look forward to some answers for you and me both.

I would say it`s a 3 year old maiden. It doesn`t need pruning yet, leave it alone. More importantly, what is the variety, as most apples need a pollinator to produce fruit.

I agree. I have a 30+ year old Oak in my garden (in a rural area) which I planted originally. I used to work for HM Forestry Commission. The Oak was planted among Cypress trees. It now has a 25ft straight trunk and will make valuable timber in a couple of hundred years. The Cypress trees will be...

You can plant this out at any time of year Your little shady spot should be ideal They would not be overly fussy about soil type Keep it 'happed up' during winter. I lost two established plants this past year beacuse of our much colder than expected winter

If I plant something like that, in the early part of summer, I will run a hose to near its base and turn the water on very low and just leave it running for several hours each day for about a good week.

Hmm, ok, I hadn't realised that, thanks for pointing that out. There are about 4 right next to each other.I want to get rid of a few conifers I have anyway, although I gather they can be a nightmare!

Like Pete says, It's ok. Katy does that, ere, isn't there a book by that name ? Shes just getting her roots established. I had to leave a mature katy in my last garden, which was a pity as i had seeded her with mistletoe, which was doing fine.bet the new owners don't appreciate it

We two small olive trees grown from cuttings taken in Greece so I think you have a reasonable chance of success. Ours were brought home wrapped in a wet face flannel and then rooted in gel pots. They put out roots quite quickly. They got nipped a bit by the severe frosts this winter but are...

You should try climbing in the stuff!! :skp:

Hi Nicky,Unfortunately fireblight (bacterium: Erwinia amylovora) is a nasty disease that can kill flowers, leaves, twigs, stems and even the whole tree. It is an incurable disease but the infection can be managed in the hope of containing it and not letting it spread. Treatment involves...

Hi Daitheplant found the label from the pear tree after a rummage in the shed. the pear tree is named, Pear Beurre Hardy (Pyrus) . music .

Thanks Victoria. What a great idea. Silver birch for September!

They're nice, VP, but be warned; they sucker everywhere.What about one of the acers? Slow growing, though.

I'd keep it as well - a bit of height in a small garden can be very pleasing, plus you get the benefits of the bloosom (elderflower syrup) and the berries (wine).

Aha !! so that is why my plum tree seems to be growing inches every day but I do not see as many plums.

Hi ShobnaI get a few olives on my little tree now. You only ever eat them pickled so I thought I'd look on the web for a recipe. It seems like quite a bit of effort. I suppose there is a certain amount of one-upmanship in having your own jar of olives but on the whole it seems easier to buy...