I have a magnificent Magnolia Stellata and equally magnificent Rhododendron Sinogrande that, unfortunately, were planted too close to each other over 10 years ago. They are growing in to each other. One of the two is going to need drastic pruning. Decision time. Am I likely to kill off either of them with heavy pruning and which would you recommend for the major "chop"?
My beloved cyathea dealbata tree fern (10 years old) looked as though it had succumbed to the fierce cold of the previous few months. I do, however, see some tiny green fronds appearing from the center even though the other old foliage is black and dead. What is the best way to proceed. Should I cut away all the old, black fronds (they look dreadful) or would that cause further stress to the tree?
Is this Pear Scab Disease? It is only on a few of the pears on my only tree.
I purchased a young Victoria Plum tree last November and it is doing well. It is a good shape, "wine glass", but is getting very leggy. Can I trim back the long spindly new growth now or must I wait until the autumn?