spikey

spotted laurel

Alina W.  Thank you for your advice.  You could well be right.  I did water them well when I put them in but then went away for a week and the sun was very hot then.  I am now back and have got out the watering can so will keep my fingers crossed.

spotted laurel

About three weeks ago I planted three spotted laurels.  Now all the leaves from base to half way up the plants have large brown areas on them (almost like a diseased leaf). Can anyone offer advice.

Grass shears

Frank. Thank you for your advice.  I may give the long handled shears another try. I think strimmers are excellent. I can't use my husband's heavy weight strimmer that he uses for rough grass but a light weight electric one could be the answer.

Marjory 

Grass shears

I am 65 and find cutting grass edges quite tiriing.  I am about to renew my garden shears and wonder if anyone can give me advice about the best shears to buy.  I cannot get along with the long handled ones as they are too heavy.  I see single handed shears are on the market but don't know much about them.  Any advice from anyone would be much appreciated.

spotted laurel

Grass shears