A place to learn, share and inspire others to create a haven for you and for wildlife.
Sign In or Register to join the conversation
We live in a small riverside cottage whose garden is regularly submerged in brackish water - no problem to us because the cottage is on stilts - but we now have a problem in choosing some small trees or shrubs to plant which would allow the birds somewhere to nest and 'queue up' for the various bird tables and feeders in the garden.
Until last week we had a large conifer which served these purposes admirably but we live so close to the river that it became unsafe and was threatening to demolish the house, so the tree surgeon had to be called in to reduce it to a stump (upon which, we have put a bird bath).
The question I'm asking really is this ....... what would be the most suitable small evergreen trees or shrubs which would tolerate brackish water, wouldn't take long to get established and would be sturdy enough for the birds to enjoy ? Or, alternatively, what could we grow in containers which would serve the purpose ? We dare not let them get too tall or the same thing will happen again.
Can't bear the thought of Spring without our own personal 'Springwatch'.
Hi Waveney & Happy Christmas to you !
I was browsing through the Internet for you and came across this website which may help in choosing trees/shrubs for wet areas so I will include the link HERE Hope you find something suitable and that the birds will have extra perching areas ! Good luck and let us know how you get on.
_________________________________________________________________________
Regards, Hazel
Thank you HAZY ...... that is most helpful.
You're welcome waveney, hope you find what you want and you get lots of birds on your new trees and shrubs :)
I think I'll be taking a look through that link too. Thanks Hazy :)
I also found this online
apps.rhs.org.uk/.../Profile.aspx
A closed mouth gathers no foot.