Questions

I have a large area with very poor soil that I want to plant with trees. What trees are fairly fast growing and will grow in poor soil? I like leafy treesWhere can I buy starter trees ( think they are called saplings) in the Galway area?

I want to plant a 'palm tree' in the sunny back garden of my small suburban garden in Malahide. I have found a codyline in my local garden centre but I don't know if this a hardy variety similar to those 'palm trees' I see around Malahide. The description is Codyline australis Dazzler

Could you recommend ground cover shrubs/plants for sloped embankment which is very difficult to mow. Preferably low maintenance and all year round cover with colour. Location is near to the sea and soil is very sandy.

We have just prepared a border along our driveway. It is about 100 feet long and about 5 feet wide. A mature white thorn hedge is growing at the back which screens the garden from the road. We just planted 10 silver birch trees in the border but the look is quite dark . Some colour is required. Could you recommend some shrubs and flowers to plant between the birch trees.

Can you suggest a small tree/shrub to screen the front living area of my house which has a small garden with a drive to one side. The house is terraced and the garden small so light coming in is important. I would like something light with movement.

I have recently purchased a site on the water's edge in galway with planning. We plan on starting works in 4 weeks. Would you be able to advise me on what type of trees and shrubs to plant that would be everygreen and very hardy for the high winds from the sea. Id like to get started on planting the site as soon as possible.