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Over ten years, Gerry Daly answered more than 5,000 gardening questions. His knowledge is based in science and practical experience, and by working on radio and television. Access to the advice database is open

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Last August I planted 12 Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price' as hedging in exposed site, all lost after severe (-17)weather in Dec/Jan. Should I try again with same plant? Or would you suggest another plant? Would prefer something with interest eg flowers/berries and evergreen. Soil not up to much but have access to plenty rotted manure and top soil
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I love gardening and recently returned from Ireland. In many home gardens (late April) I saw a bushy plant with pink to tangerine orange foliage at the top. I am not sure if there were flowers. It reminded me of poinsettia. Can you help me identify it? This may be a photo of a similar plant but I am not sure. I usually only saw it from a distance (not wanting to walk up and photograph a person's home). I tried to take a photo at Glenveagh but my batteries ran out. On that bush I saw white flowers similar to blueberry (white, hanging cup-shaped). Could you please help me identify this? Will it grow in Michigan, USA?
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I am looking for advice on what are the best front doors trees to buy that will survive the harsh winters. we had two beautiful bay trees matured and after the first years cold weather we cut them back and they came back but this winter finished them off. we are looking for something that we can put in deck box's either side of our door that will be strong enough to survive the cold. Look forward to your reply.
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Looking for a small size tree of interest which would be a mature height of 6-7ft. Also looking for a tree that would be happy to stay in a pot.
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I managed to purchse Coronilla Citrina Glauca two years ago but they died over the winter, Again last year I purchased 6 more to replace and again they died this winter. I know the last 2 winters have been cold but can you reccomend another hardier shrub that I can replace it with?
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looking for some suggestions for plants that like a lot of water and so might do well in wet part of the garden and help 'soak' it up
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