Questions

Hi Gerry, I would like to plant a special tree or plant by the sea but unfortunately all the shrubs that have been planted here have been eaten by wild deer (except Crinodendrum). Any Suggestions? Thank you !

Hi Gerry. I have a pergola with some of the above growing on it. They are both encountering eachother now and starting to twine around eachother. Will they cohabit happily or will there be trouble? If you need any further details let me know... Thank you. Ronan

Hi Gerry,We wish to plant a medium sized tree in our front garden. It is north-east facing and the soil is limey. At present we have no neighbours across the road but in time there will be houses built and the function of the tree is to provide a small degree of privacy while still letting through light. I love the japanese maple but have been told that they don't do well in exposed conditions. We would appreciate your suggestions.

Hi Gerry, We are moving into a new house. It has a south facing private terrace that leads out to a public area. The division between neighbours is a small metal fence. I am thinking of putting in a wall of bamboo plants around the terrace in planters, and then putting other planters in that will provide interest against the bamboo. My question is: what type of planters are suitable for bamboo... I want them to line the edges rather than clumps. I have heard of self watering containers but I haven't been able to find any "long" ones.. .just large plant pot types. Also, I am thinking of putting either a hazel or birch into a large pot as a feature in the garden. Can you tell me if either are suitable for planting in this way? Thanks Noel Kelly

I am proposing an all glass sunroom on the south west of the house, open to the countryside, to provide solar gain. I would like some suggestions as to trees to shade it during the summer but premit maxmum sun rest of the year and still look good. Maximum planting distance available from house to west 70 feet, 20 feet to boundary on south. Thanks

A510)We have recently moved into an ex-council house which is pebble dashed. I was considering planting a Virginia Creeper to cover the "ugly" appearance, however I have been warned against it due to the vigorous growth. Can you suggest anything more suitable that will easily grip to the pebble dash? Thanks in advance.