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Many thanks to all those who have contributed.I think the suggestion of Prunus lusitanica is the closest species match thus far. The fine details match and overall it does have a laurel-like appearance.Spring seems like the best idea for a heavy prune - thanks @WeeTam and I will probably...

Love the garden John, it's great to have a nice garden, it makes it much much nicer when what we do benefits nature in all it's forms.

Thanks @Clare G So basically a quick tidy up the prune properly Jan/Feb. I might leave it until the rain stops at least.

Ok great, thanks!

Looks like caterpillars or possibly slugs. I'd not worry too much at this late stage in the season, but if you go out at night with a torch you might find the culprit.

Should be covered in no time!

?? If you're going to use weedkiller just do it at the start and be done with it!

Appreciate your help and ideas to learn

Right, I'm off to cut my lawns.......the softness underfoot, that smell, those stripes, the satisfaction, and it is such a beautifully sunny day too

I have grown cosmos as very large plants. By potting on regularly into 5 litre or 10 litre pots eventually planting out, stopping shoots and preventing flowering until mid summer cosmos will make superb September and autumn plants. They can be tied in against a warm wall, fence etc., to make...

Agree Redwing. Privet is easy, tough and, when trimmed well, is attractive. I grow a yellow variety which is a delightful plant

Ha ha, never thought about burglars. Good lateral thinking

haven't bought the adapter yet! going to the shops today. i know it will work though

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If it were me i would seriously look into reducing the lower l Branches on that chestnut tree. Its badly reducing the light available to the privet hence the top growth as its looking for light. It could end up leggy if you dont get more light to it. I would give it a good feed in springtime,and...

Good one My first thought was Lysimachia but although the leaves are also lanceolate they tend to be opposite and not alternate.

What a lovely garden you're going to have there, and the pond will be great for wildlife.Plant ideas that will provide habitats for wildlife and be good for bees could be Berberis Darwinii, lovely flowers for bees followed by berries, with dense and prickly foliage to provide safe nesting...

To get decent sized pumpkins I would expect the plants to have really long runners on ,by now, especially bearing in mind the weather this year, up to now. Would also expect there to be some swelling fruits at this stage. Not TOO late I guess, but things need to get a move on.

Taking shape KTSJ Forget the grass....it will recover quickly enough. We had a couple of days of heavy rain last week and it was enough to restore a lot of greenery down here

Asparagus develops a massive root system once it gets established and an established bed takes a great deal of effort to dig out when one wants to get rid of it. You will in due course be able to harvest some, but you do need to keep the plants very well spaced in the pot. Should be fun though,...