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Hi We’ve had this monster bush for 25 years. I missed the boat (again) in not cutting back in the spring, so wondered if I just leave it until next year to do this. Also seems to have a few nice flowers but more deadheads. Am I right in thinking I don’t need to separately deal with these? So...

Hi again Pretty sure the STJW was there first. Think I would have noticed and commented on the tall stem earlier. (The bushes there when we moved on 25 years ago) Thanks

Hi again. Seems the spirea has lots of “dead heads”. Would now be good time deal with that? (Another bloom before end of summer?) Thanks

On closer inspection, leaves v similar shape to those of lilac. However mine have a serrated edge, which is more suggestive of alder or hazel? Attached images are front of back of our leaves. Thanks

The last two images taken of the remaining stem (in foreground) after cutting it. V difficult to get any purchase on my various spades to isolate and remove the intruder’s roots. Thanks

Hi again Decided to go for the nuclear option. The problem is the intruder seems to have already formed a wide and hard root. It’s also adjacent to the hypericum roots, so don’t want to damage those. How would you proceed from here? Thanjs

Hi (Thanks for previous help with plants for border-on the case with that) We’ve had two bushes on t’other side of garden for years. Never done any maintenance. (explaining why one is now too close to conservatory) You will also see the stem of another bush protruding from the bush on the...

Thanks. Initially bought two fuchsia bushes. Will put the “fillers” in later in tomorrow. Noted re dahlias. Noted. I may have misconstrued a comment earlier in the thread.

Hi Topsy turvy indeed. Your last paragraph reflects the challenge. Short answer-not really sure, but like to go for something that will provide coverage, colour and require limited maintenance. I also see the virtue of spuds to clear the soil. Thanks

Thanks. Our species seem to be impervious to pellets.

Thanks. North facing spot.

Didn’t mention our massive slug problem. Priority has been stopping them getting into kitchen and conservatory, but guess toms would attract them? Thanks

Thanks again. Noted re treatment of stubborn weeds. I have Weedol. Is that comparable to Glyphosate? Re the non mulched area- are you just recommending hoeing/weedkiller to prepare for bedding plants? Back of bed-should have said this problem exacerbated by next door being empty for years.

Just followed your advice re mulch from cut grass. Obviously not optimum height or coverage. How would you treat remainder of bed? I notice the hoe not removing all root systems. Do I have to do a second sweep? Thank you again.

Many thanks once more,

Many thanks. Have tried compost and horse manure without much success. No compost heap unfortunately. Have just cut front and back lawns, but doubt whether enough for a 4-6” covering?

Yep

V good advice. Like the “look” so could use a gardener. (Two members of family use one, and their gardens always look great) Thanks

Great idea.

Forgot to say garden is north facing, so fair bit of shade as day wears on.