I've recently planted quite a number of beech hedging plants (currently about 6 feet tall, the main 'trunk' being about an inch or so in...
I've tried to focus on the leaves more than the overall tree shape.The third tree (file: Tree3) is a strange one - up until recently most of it...
Thanks, I'll look into that.
Never tried it before and just want to use something that isn't harmful to anything other than the aphids.No idea of the dilution either, I...
Luck or not, you bought the plant and planted it and the others in just the right place. :-)
Wow, that all looks fantastic. I could only dream of such a display.
Thank you regarding taking cuttings.I have a hunch that the type I have is Bristol Ruby. Will check though when the flowers open.I'll...
Thanks for the great photos and advice, lovely looking plants. :-)Regarding taking cuttings, I guess this is best done once they have finished...
Thanks, coincidentally I was just looking into that option. I think I'll do both - take some cuttings AND buy a few large plants (if I can find...
So, given that another poster has derailed this thread due to his own imaginary rules I'll reiterate my questions:Thanks! Any particular...
Thanks! Any particular variety? Bearing in mind my existing one is about 7 feet tall with a similar spread.
No idea what this is, does anyone know please? Flower buds are on it as can be seen, it's about 7 feet tall. If I recall correctly it has pink or...
The red and white are also affected but to a far lesser degree than the pink. I've just spent about an hour removing any affected leaves as well...
Are there any 'organic' sprays that will eliminate the leaf spot? I really don't like using fungicides, chemicals, etc because they are inevitably...
Thanks. The problem is that the affected parts are the whole plants so if I trimmed them back I'd be left with a single stem. :)What would...
A couple of months ago I bought some Escallonia plants (pink, white and red). The pink have for some reason developed leaf spot (resulting it lots...
Good suggestion, thanks.
Thanks very much for the very helpful advice - no shortage of rain in my area for a long time now but if it does get dryer I'll make sure that...
What would advise that I do, just keep them well watered? I did put some Q4+ fertilizer in each hole that I planted them in.I did in fact get...
I've recently bought and planted thirty beech plants, they're about six feet tall.I'd like them to stop growing in height and bush out when they...
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