Adam Osbourne

Worms In Lawn

Thank you Dovefromabove for your reply.

Sorry for not thanking earlier. Unfortunately I have been away unexpectedly with no internet access.

I have brushed the worm casts away, raked and also used a scarifier. My mower has five height settings and I use the second highest, so I hope that would be ok.

I have also since contacted a local company that specialises in lawn maintenance. They have said they have never seen anything in over 20 years that is as bad as mine and could appreciate my concern. I guess you have to see it to believe how bad it is. They have made the same recommendations as you and also suggested trying some fertiliser. So thanks you for your advice on this. Fingers crossed.

Worms In Lawn

Everyone has told me that worms in lawns are a good thing. Unfortunately for me it seems to be a problem. I seem to have so  many that nearly 50% of the lawn appears to be dirt areas where the worms have been and left their mark.

This has been the case for two years now and appears in about half of my lawn (which is mostly in the sun).

The lawn is newely laid turk two years ago.

I would post a photo so you could see. It has always looked very bad. As mentioned before, neatly 50% represents dirt mounds.

I cut the grass yesterday and the dirt was considerable from the top of the grass when mowing from where the worms have been.

Any advice or comments would be welcome.

Thanks...Adam

Protect Perennial Seedlings Over Winter

Hello,

I have been provided with some small Echinacea and Agapanthus seedlings from a local garden nursery. They are small and I guess they were the wrong size at this time of year for the nursery to keep.

As far as I can see the Echinacea has some roots about three inches long, but not much in the way of leaves (about three inches high), or no leaves as such.

The Agapanthus looks like they have recently germinated and are about i inch high although not much in the way of roots.

I live in East Anglia and have presumed they will not stand a chance outside over winter and have placed them on a windowsill.

Is my presumption correct and what is the best way to try and keep these alive until next year when I hopefully will have plants i can plant out. I am reluctant to give up on them

Many thanks...Adam

Small Trees For Privacy

Thank you for your reply Frank.

The garden is around 1/2 an acre and there were eight very large leylandi trees in this area. They were taking all of the moisture from the ground and were considerably higher than both of our properties, and blocking light much light. They were also becoming diseased.

Everyone wanted these removed and replaced. I have simply agreed to replace with two much smaller trees which would provide privacy from our bungalow looking up to our neighbours window, and then looking down at us.

There is already a fence and wall to around 2 1/2 metres. It was just that extra element of privacy from one upstair window that was needed. What were were hoping is for a tree to assist with this. There are no other trees in the garden now, so it would add some height in one area. We may just opt for one tree only.

I hope the above assists. If you can suggest or recommend anything, it would be apprecaited.

Kind regards...Adam.

Small Trees For Privacy

Hello,

I wonder if anyone can provide me with some advise on some small trees.

I am looking to purchase two to three trees to provide privacy from a neighbours upstairs window. There is no problem with the neighbours, they are happy for me to do this.

We have measured up to the height of their window and it is 5.5M so ideally I am looking for trees which would grow to around this height, or a little more.

Initially I was looking at evergreen trees which would provide privacy in winter. Looking on various sites I would also consider decidious trees. However I would like the form to be quite rounded but importantly dense so you cannot easily see through. Also it would be great if the canapoy could start at the height of the fence. I appreciate you would need to prune as appropriate. Additionally, I would not want a slow growing tree and having to wait considerable years for the tree to grow.

My soil is classed as 7 neutral and in parts has a little clay.The position is relativly sheltered from strong winds.

I am really new to gardening as to confess a little confused when looking at possible trees on websites. They show they often in flower or in Autumn and it is not easy to appreciate what they may be like all year round amd how dense they are.

Some I have come across are:

• Cratagus Flore Plenus
• Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' (Upright Hornbeam Tree)
• Magnolia grandiflora
• Sorbus aria (Whitebeam) 'Lutescens'
• Pyrus Salicifolio
• Ligustrum Lucidum (Chinese Privet)

I may be completely wrong with the above options. Any advise and guidance on these or potential others would be appreciated.

Thank you...Adam

Worms In Lawn

Protect Perennial Seedlings Over Winter

Small Trees For Privacy