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Over ten years, Gerry Daly answered more than 5,000 gardening questions. His knowledge is based in science and practical experience, and by working on radio and television. Access to the advice database is open

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Can you recommend anyone who can erect a polytunnel near Tubbercurry, Sligo?

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I am living in Roscommon and looking to plant a couple of native oak trees. The soil is slightly alkaline. Would oak grow in this soil and if so are there any stockists near me. My local suppliers tend to stock English oak when they have oak in stock.

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Can I grow fruit trees on a north facing slope? I am in West Cork near to the sea. The land is arable and the slope is approx. 45 degrees and drains well. regards Dan O'Leary

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My cherry blossom tree is planted now about 9yrs and it's not growing. Flowers very briefly with about a diameter of 2inch's since the day I planted it.

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I bought this plant a few months ago thinking it was a Christmas Cactus however it has only just flowered in the past two weeks. Also the flowers close at night or if the sun doesn't shine they don't actually open. Have you any idea what this plant is?

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Is poultry manure (pelletted) a suitable lawn feed?

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