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Post by Geranium on Mar 20, 2011 8:38:46 GMT
Yes please, Ron! I'd still want to 'push the boundaries' though - I suppose it's risky, but there are some plants which should grow here happily, so I'll keep trying.
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Mar 22, 2011 9:01:37 GMT
I did a scratch test on the Escallonia yesterday, it is dead It has very thick trunks so the roots are going to be huge, will it matter if I cut it down to ground level and leave the roots in?
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Post by Geranium on Mar 22, 2011 9:54:27 GMT
Not unless you want to plant something else there in the short term, but you might get funghi growing on the dead stump. I know it's a horrible job, but I'd want it out, I think. OH uses a pickaxe to get stumps out here. I loosen the soil all round with a fork and he swings the pickaxe (usually treading on other plants, naturally!)
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Post by Louise on Mar 22, 2011 19:39:16 GMT
Oh That's bad, Sue. Do you think you'll plant anything else there or leave it clear ? That will decide the root issue, won't it
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Post by merlin on Mar 22, 2011 20:04:28 GMT
Removing roots can be backbreaking, I find the easiest tool is a simple builders crowbar, mine is 6' long and thick , I simply place a slab of wood and use it as a fulcrum. I've yet to find anything that's too much for it.
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Mar 22, 2011 20:52:12 GMT
I need to get a longer, stronger crowbar, I've managed to bend both of mine perhaps extending them with the help of a length of scaffolding didn't help ;D I have removed enough root to replant the hedge. Tomorrow when I'm refreshed I may have another go at the rest of the root.
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Post by Geranium on Mar 22, 2011 21:06:56 GMT
Well done! Keep at it, you'll do it.
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Post by grindle on Mar 23, 2011 6:05:46 GMT
I'm glad none of mine to come out have been that big
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Mar 23, 2011 7:05:03 GMT
What would anyone say about my Sophora? Is it worth leaving it in to see if it produces any new growth please? Mine has just started growing new leaves.
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Post by Geranium on Mar 23, 2011 9:25:55 GMT
That's good - but too late for my Sophora - I took it back and got my money refunded. The new one is against a a SW facing wall, so I hope it does well there.
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Post by merlin on Mar 26, 2011 7:41:17 GMT
Looks like my lovely Trac. Jasminoidies is yet another victim of the winter I had four now the only one left is the one against the house.
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Post by Louise on Mar 26, 2011 8:07:00 GMT
Removing roots can be backbreaking, I find the easiest tool is a simple builders crowbar, mine is 6' long and thick , I simply place a slab of wood and use it as a fulcrum. I've yet to find anything that's too much for it. I have one for here ! It's a godsend for the rocks under this garden.
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Post by grindle on Mar 26, 2011 8:15:39 GMT
:(oh that's such a shame Merlin, the one I have is still in it's pot, I'm loathe to plant it out
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Post by merlin on Mar 26, 2011 8:20:31 GMT
Such a lovely plant and with good Autumn colour too. Just one tiny flower can give off a wonderful scent. Not to be down about it, it may recover from the root but I'll be taking cuttings from the other this year.
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Post by Geranium on Mar 26, 2011 8:29:17 GMT
Good luck - it would be a shame to lose the last one. I'm worried about two more shrubs - Cistus x skanbergii and Convulvulus cneorum.
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