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Hi Geoff, As I wrote earlier, I took one through a couple of Winters in an unheated greenhouse a few years ago . All the branches drooped and fell off but in the Spring new branches appeared. I worked on the principle that if it would survive a couple of years in an unheated greenhouse then it just might last a bit longer in a greenhouse/conservatory if it was kept warm in the winter and the glazing kept clean for maximum light levels. It might also be worth noting that I did allow the compost to
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May I suggest a Google search? I typed in "Horticultural grit" +delivery And got this straight away http://www.dandystopsoil.co.uk/Top-Soil-Compost-Manure-Garden-Soil-Improvers/Garden-Top-Soil/Horticultural-Grit-1-4mm.html For what it's worth, I used these people for a load of topsoil and found their service was good. I know others on the site have used them too.
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I remembered reading about this in the RHS Encyclopaedia of Gardening (see page 62), that it would be better to approach the restoration of the hedge over at least two years. The article is not clear on reducing hedge height however. Basically - cut back growth to the main stems on one side only. Then a year later, if growth has been vigorous, cut back the second side to the main stems.
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Best thing would be to decide once and for all time where the greenhouse is to go. Unless of course you want to convert the greenhouse area into a patio or similar because, whatever concrete you use will have to be broken up if you decide to relocate the greenhouse at a later stage. It is tempting to just dig a trench and pour the concrete into it but unless you are very lucky or extremely skilled this is unlikely to produce a level footing for the greenhouse base. You might find this link of some
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Speaking as a self confessed conifer bigot I'd say it looks a bit like Bagusens gold (sorry about the spelling). If so, it will easily grow to an anti social level unless you keep it well under control. It does have a main tap root like most plants but for the most part it has a very spreading fine root system that draws nutrients and moisture from quite a long way around each plant. When young they do look rather nice but in my experience their ornamental value is short lived.
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The pictures are available on the other thread. http://mygarden.rhs.org.uk/forums/p/24534/48932.aspx#48932
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I did read somewhere that a degree of success had been achieved by dropping offcuts of rose prunings around the garden. I like the super soaker idea, has an element of the white hunter about it LOL. Dont get me wrong, I love cat's and have had them in our family for at least 35 years now. But my current two are both indoor cats so never get the opportunity to spoil our neighbours gardens.
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Alex is right, it's Castlewellan. Seems like he's another fan! I don't know how, but I confused the name with Lonicera Nitida `Baggesen`s Gold`, a very, dense, bushy fast growing evergreen plant with masses of tiny leaves.
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The base of the last greenhouse I built, was made from four sections of light galvanised steel which were then bolted together to form a rectangular base. Individually they didnt weigh much at all. In my opinion, the purpose is of the base is not to hold your greenhouse down in a gale, but to provide a level surface upon which to mount it. They do come with something a bit like tent pegs which you drive into the ground but I would not be too confident about the reliability of such a fixing. I set
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Having cut back the conifers on your side you could always dig out the roots on your side as well. That would give your plants a much better chance to thrive.
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