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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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We have a beech hedge planted over 20 years now . This spring one of them did not produce leaves now the two beside it has died.it is 6 ft trimmed twice a year each side and top . nothing sprayed on or near hedge.
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I planted a Yellow Wall Virginia Creeper early this year, has been feed, mulched, watered as needed. It was very health in early spring with lots of new growth, but for past 2 months it slowly detoriated. Leaves looked like something was eating them so I sprayed with insecticide (caterpillars, whitefly, blackfly & other mites), although I could never see any insects. Also not slugs as pellets remain uneaten. Leaves are dry and paper-like, Any new growth curls up and turns brown.
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Seems to be tiny which flies at the tip of the the branches on my Viburnum bodnantense DAWN which is killing off the leaves. What can I do to put this right please?
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Something is devouring my Pieris, see photo. Is it the dreaded vine wievel, and if so, how can I get rid of them?
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My house of 25 yrs on a half acre has now had a new build dropped right in front of me in the neighbors site. I am looking into their kitchen and second level bedrooms. Suggestions for a suitable screen of evergreen trees or large shrubs wuold be very much appreciated
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How can one fertilize a hedge (Portuguese laurel) planted in April of this year; given that the area surrounding the plants is covered with a weed-restricting membrane topped with bark mulch?
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