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If the last cherry didn't like it, there's an excellent chance that the next one won't either. If you go down this route I would dig out at least 4' in every direction around the old root ball and replace the soil. The existing (late) cherry will have depleted the soil of whatever cherries like, plus there may be residual disease or fungus spores.
Beware of strong growing bamboo, I removed several clumps last summer and needed my heavy Kango to do so...
ColinTheBald
We have a now dead ornamental cherry and I'm looking for a replacement.
I think it died either due to the fuck-tonne of water that soaks our garden for much of the rainy months. Or because I cut into part of the roots when planting bulbs causing an infection. Or both. Or just general bad luck and desease.
I would ideally like another slim ornamental cherry, but open to other options.
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Left field idea is creating a raised play platform with some sort of bamboo and ferns growing up through. Although I have some reservations about neighbourhood cats, mice and foxes congregating underneath.
What is used to look like vs now
