Questions

Just a quick question - I have this type of Robinia in my garden and there is no sign of it budding at all just yet - should I be worried about this or is it just a late starter?

I bought 4 Viburnum davidii plants last year and I was assured that one of them was male. Unfortunately, I don't think that is the case as I didn't get any blue berries. The plants didn't flower very abundently - the flowers were small and seemed closed. They are in good soil/dappled shade and seem to be doing well.My question is how do I ensure that I get a male plant and is 1 male to 4 female a good enough ratio to get berries?

Can you recommend a tree or large shrub for a corner of our garden which is in full shade all day long and which is very wet throughout the year. We are also located on the coast.

What plants would you recommend for a high wall always in the shade and doesn't get any sunlight. I have tried a number of plants but they have not grown successfully.

I want to plant some shrubs between my neighbour's house and mine to act as a screen.Can you recommend some shrub that is hardy, evergreen and will grow tall and wide. I have lost a few shrubs in recent weather so need something that will be hardy.

I have a large coastal garden, quite exposed that I am trying to build up. Hedging is in and doing well but I am looking for help with getting some colour into the garden. Advice on trees and shrubs would be appreciated also. I am a beginner gardiner and dont know where to start.