Questions

hi jerry.i recently cleared some waste ground at the end of my garden.the soil is heavy,sticky and shallow,lying on a yellow pan of mud.it is very wet and parts waterlog for most of the year but bakes solid in dry weather.i dont wish to go to the expense of drainage or importing in soil.i would like to know what trees and shrubs would suit. Thanks .

Gerry i have a raised bed on a north facing wall and would like to plant it with flowers and shrubs. I have ferns,astilbes and hostas in another shady spot so would really appreciate any other suggestions you might have. The bed is approximately 10 by10ft.many Thanks Mary

Can you recommed some trees for a wet heavy part of the garden. Lawning it was vey difficult last year and it was left go wild. I have put in some drainage but it still seems to get waterlogged in winter. Mary McMahon

I would like to inquire as to the "salix matsudana" botanical name, I believe, for the curly willow tree. Loves wet soil. A favorite used in floral arrangements in the USA. Where may I purchase it in Co Mayo, Ireland? Would a florist shop have it? Thank you in advance for your help.

I'm looking for a "weeping" tree as a feature at the end of my lawn. The soil is always fairly damp, but never waterlogged. I was also hoping that I could find a variety that would be a max height of 20-25 feet. Everything I have found seem to be huge or dwarf.

Hi GERRY,With Spring in the air, I was out back today getting garden started for Spring.We have a trelis acting as a shade for privacy from next door, however, it has nothing growing up it. We have large, (very large) pots along the wall for plants/trees.My question is, can you recommend anything that is quick growing and quite bushy to act as a shade for privacy. Something like a conifer type plant even... I want to be able to keep the plants in pots so I can prune rather then grow up treslis and so into next garden.Looking for something for the summer.. Thanks Darren