I wouldn't read too much into it - Trees grow at varying rates depending on such factors as available water, nutrients, soil conditions,...
I'm afraid the outlook doesn't look good for your tree, but that's not to say it will definitely die, it could still live for a long time yet - it...
Hi Sezzle.Do you have any larger resolution pics? Especially the first one. To me the first image does look like a canker of sort, possibly...
Hi Ann,Without doing an onsite inspection it's always hard to try and figure out what's affecting the trees and how to remedy the situation....
Sounds like you've done everything correctly, Ann. To give young, newly planted trees the best start in life you could always try adding some...
Hi [email protected],If two out of three trees have successfully taken well then there's probably very little you can do with the third one....
Hi silver1,Welcome to the forum, mate, I hope you can find a solution to your problem. It would be of further help if you could post a few...
Hi Loofah,You'll be wanting something like an Acer palmatum 'atropurpurea' then. Keep it either potbound or regularly pruned and it should...
Hi Thetwys,I was in exactly the same position as you this time last year. Rotivating it and adding organic matter and sand wasn't going to be an...
Hi all,I was wondering if any of you have used Silent Roar lion pellets to keep cats off your garden? How did you find it and would you...
Trees very rarely grow branches lower down their stem as they don't get very much light. Trees will always grow towards the sun so will put all...
Thanks for the link, vegman. I'll definitely consider this.
Hi Bally,Before deciding on a tree you also need to take into consideration the location (full sun, shade, wind etc.) water requirements, soil...
Hi LBaker,For the tree size you mention I'd suggest a tree surgeon if you want the job done safely and satisfactorily. Look for someone who...
Without looking at the location of the tree, soil types, soil moisture and nutrient level there's little diagnosis that can be done. More often...
Cheers, guys.
Hi all,My lawn has been installed for about six weeks or so now and looks to be doing remarkably well. I have mown it twice on the highest...
Hi all,I'd like some advice about filling in the gaps between patio slabs. My patio has undergone two extensions at about two years apart....
Hi Slinky,A discolouration of needles could indicate a shortage of soil nutrients. The first picture also looks like the results of cats peeing...
Don't agree with you there, fella, I'm afraid. September's one of the best times to plant trees. The ground is still warm enough for the roots to...
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