Questions

Can you suggest plants for a screen/trellis between house and veg plot in new garden/new house. House is north facing but screen/trellis would be south facing. I would like lots of strong red (but roses won't give me the screen in winter) - also virginia creeper has been suggested to me for its autumn colour - does it die back completely in WinterDinny

We planted Italian Cypress trees in raised beds six years ago. We've had problems with drooping branches and browning and replaced one tree last year as it got so brown. This is now showing signs of browning. We water regularly with a drip watering system but the soil is still quite dry. I've checked blogs but get conflicting info about the trees being drought tolerant and problems with overwatering but others say the rootball may be too dry. Need advice please!

A friend planted a mature olive tree last year in a fairly open space in a large garden in Co. Meath. It was nearly May before any new leaves appeared on branches. Any tips for preparing it for this winter please.

Can you help identify the plant shown in the photo please? It's climbing up a wall (with help), is about 6ft tall with a central stem and no flowers. Thanks.

Can you please identify this French bush? It is often planted as a hedge and has a wonderful smell.Two additional photos are in my photo album 'Disneyland & Paris Planting'.

We have three conifers that need to be removed from our tiny garden. I believe that whoever planted them thought that they were minatures ! Can they be sold ? Is there a demand for mature trees, approx 12 - 14 ft ? They are starting to split. Seems a shame to destroy them but they have to go as we have no light in our house and they are planted very near.