Would putting some small chips into the hole before I plant my shrubs in the garden, would this be beneficial?
I would choose something else to amend the soil with. There is an array of problems that you must overcome when amending with wood chips. Not that they don't make a good amendment, but it takes quite a bit of time and effort for this to work into the soil and become usable.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/compost-as-soil-amendment.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-garden-soil.htm
Sorry I didn’t make my question clear enough. When I said chips, I meant very small dross stones, which I thought might allow better drainage. What is your opinion? Regards Sarah
It can help with drainage, but my previous statements still stand. The nutrients in clay soil will remain, largely, unavailable without heavy amendment. Please refer to the articles in the last answer for the best ways to amend your soil to perform to its potential.
Thank you will check closely with your advice. But did ask you if I would be better planting in a large pot?
Also I would like to transfer my fuschia plant, when would be the best time?
It is still flowering at the moment. Regards Sarah.
I am looking to plant a yew hedge, in flower beds,on both sides of my garden - I will buy them in root form approx 45-60cm (no container or ball) . I know I need to dig the holes approx 30 CMs deep and plant 3-4 in one meter. Can I just plant as close possible against wooden fence panels - idea is to completely cover them or will they try and find gaps to grow through the panels (will be using a cane and string)? I certainly don’t want that as I will have an angry neighbour!!! Now some guidelines suggest the distance between fence panels and centre of my plant should be about 45CMs. What is the point I will not be able to squeeze through to trim? I am presuming the only part I trim once-twice a year is the top of hedge, the ends and the sides not/not facing fence panel right? Thanks for reading and welcome any advice. Raman PS I’ve attached a pic which should hopefully help explain my questions.
I wouldn't plant them as close as you can to the fence, but planting in the center of your planter should be just fine. These articles will help you with the care of Boxwoods:
I have a large tree that has grown out a giant mount of half exposed roots around it. Instead of piling up dirt I was thinking of washing away a bit more of the dirt then putting rocks around it. Will that hurt the tree if I wash some of the dirt off the exposed roots near the surface around the base of the tree?
It won't, necessarily, hurt the tree. It will make the area more susceptible to pests and damage, so do take a little more care around the area if you choose to do so.
I am looking for info on how to grow conifer trees for sale to the forest service or private tree farms. I have land and can build greenhouses to grow conifers from seed to seedlings... What is the best seeds for the Pacific NW to grow, which is the most in demand?? Thank you for your time and any information you can provide.
I would contact your potential buyers as we wouldn't know what the demand would be. These articles may help with the conifers that grow well in Oregon:
https://www.nnrg.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Western-Oregon-Forest-Ecology.pdf
https://tourism.oregonstate.edu/common-conifers-oregon-fog-belt/
I have a very ugly wall which I want to hide with plants/trees/bushes. Any suggestions please
The rings are like a chainsaw cut doing a full circle of the branch. Others have not yet gone right around.
You have girdled tree damage and it needs to be repaired. Here is how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-fix-girdled-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm