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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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I have x2 yellow bamboo trees planted - they are down approx. x5 years and had been doing really well. Up until last year, they had grown to a height of approx. 10 - 12 ft tall, really full and green in summer but last Summer, they barely had any leaves at all. This happened to both trees and I worried that it was a hard frost that did the damage? If it was, I'm now worried that the recent harsh weather has really played havoc! Also, in the same bed I have x2 apple trees - last year there was no fruit at all on them but for the previous 4 years, were full of fruit?I saw your advice re mowing the lawn - ours could really do with a clip but if we have a hardy frost, will this not damage it?

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Hi Gerry,Last week, knowing that rain was on the way after the dry spell, I fed all my shrubs and trees an organic fertiliser, it didn't say it was specific to soil type. After the rain and now a week later, the leaves on the beech trees (5 yrs old) are going yellow / brown working from the root up. All other trees and shrubs are thriving - any advice?Many thanks in advance!

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