Questions

Can you suggest an ornamental evergreen conifer or shrub that is wind proof and will stand up to salt as i live less than 1 mile from the sea, also It should not grow over 6 foot and not be too wide.

I/We are trying to source this plant. We have a sloping bank beside our house (very shady) covered in weeds which we spray and respray. I saw this plant on several similar banks in the USA on a recent trip and thought it would be ideal for us. Any idea of where we could buy it or perhaps and alternative suggestion.

I want to plant cordyline on an east facing front lawn.

Can you please recommend trees/shrubs for a wind swept seaside garden - in Dingle, Co Kerry?

I recently purchased a white birch which is leaning over at the top quite badly. Is there anything I can do to straighten it upright? I have considered staking it but am afraid of damaging it. It is approx 8ft tall.

I would love to plant a blue spruce in my suburban, south facing front garden. The designated site was previously occupied by a ?korean Pine,with purple cones, which had grown untidy and has been removed. It had reached a height of 15ft approx, the max. this site could take. This tree would have pride of place at Christmas time.... decorated with white lights! Any suggestions please for a slow growing blue spruce.