novocastria wrote in
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I see from writing this that I need a lot of either large shrubs or
trees ( I am tempted to by quite mature trees to plant immediately,
what do you think!?) I have also thought abotu planting a few fruit
trees too.


I've never tried planting large trees, but if you plant them somewhere
where it's very windy, isn't there a risk that they won't get a chance
to get their roots in before they blow over?

I'd suggest using that reed matting stuff or willow hurdles as immediate
windbreaks, and plant smaller trees that will get established and be
able to cope with the wind.

Or compromise between the 2 and plant green willow which can be woven
into shapes and will root and eventually become a tree?

http://www.willowkits.co.uk/
http://www.livingwillow.co.uk/
http://www.hurdle.co.uk/living.html


May give you some interesting ideas. Winter is the right time to plant,
so you only have a couple of months to wait.

Beware though - willow can be pretty greedy and thirsty! If you go for
this idea, I would keep it some distance from the house, and don't plan
to put your choice little acer into the ground next to it (pot would be
OK - no direct competition).

Victoria
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gardening on a north-facing hill
in South-East Cornwall
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