MM wrote:
Please see http://www.visual.basic.freeuk.com/
What could be the problem and what can I do to improve the ones in the
front garden?

Thanks.

MM

I partially agree with the other replies wrt wind scorch - but the hit and
miss effect on the front ones is confusing.

Looking at the soil texture shown in the photographs, the rear seems fine
and crumbly, the front looks decidely lumpy.

It's possible that the rootball on some of the fron ones is not in proper
contact with the surrounding soil and cannot therefore take up enought
water.

Either that or a dog had ****ed on the one on the corner!

pk