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That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.

Happens every year with our Magpies, even our Blackbird has tried pulling Trachy fibres off. It does no harm to the plant to the plant all.

From the new picture I agree that the stems and bud do look like an ash. Looking at the old picture again where I thought it had lobed leaves, I believe that might be your neighbours tree. I took the green to be one tree and not two and I could only see leaf detail on one half.

Bringing back a previous topic; hot cross buns, firstly hot cross buns toasted and buttered with cheese and bacon, secondly Red Velvet hot cross buns (whatever Red Velvet is).

Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.

I don't have Queen of the Night, but I do have some Epiphyllum. Plants often look the worse for wear.

I understand where you're coming from, but there is already a symmetry in this area (either side of steps) so it is an issue

A bit earlier this year I'm thinking lots of things are, its been chilly but frosts have been rare or very light since mid January.

You can do either Spring or Autumn, it really depends on whether you are happy to look at the moss and weeds over summer. Both can progress between now and Autumn, encroaching on and weakening your existing grass.

According to the manufacturer’s details, the Instant formula works within 24 hrs at killing the moss which you then need to rake out. The granular form works over a longer period and the bacteria which it contains breaks down the moss which then feeds the lawn, with no raking needed. There are...

Went to gc early this morning to have a look at phormium not much there but I were looking at a little yucca called gold sword didn't think much of it until back home and reading Pete / plantminded comments I quite like the look of the mature plant colour and upright growth I'm looking for. I'll...

It didn't strike me that way at all. Just someone asking for advice, concerned about doing the wrong thing for their plants. In my book that is being sensitive to a plant's needs.

I see your point - it looks as if the ivy on the ground is of the PITA variety. As already mentioned, you could start at one end and try pulling each leader as far as possible until you come to it's main root and then dig that out. If the ivy on the fence is disturbing your neighbour, you...