Thuja are dying little by little

We also planted a few small things in the fall because they were supposed to still grow then. The result was that two larger bushes were simply pushed out by the heavy snow, the root ball was still in its original condition as when planted. The spring was extremely dry and cold; we watered at times at the end of February/beginning of March, otherwise everything would have died.

Autumn is a good planting time for trees, shrubs, perennials.

Not everything always takes root. The risk is always there.

Cold winter, dry spring, heat in summer do not make it easy

And pools are not meant for drowning... and yet children keep drowning.

There are inedible and poisonous plants, and you can teach children from a certain age what they are about and how to deal with them. You can also try to eliminate all dangers and create as "safe" an environment as possible. Both strategies are usually "successful," a dispute about it is not worthwhile, I tend to the approach of introducing dangers.

Because the parents do not pay attention...

That accidents happen because parents do not pay attention certainly also exists. To place this alleged negligence as a universally valid reason for accidents involving children is a resounding, unjustified, and heartless slap in the face for all people who have experienced a real tragedy. I write this as not affected by such a misfortune. I am grateful for that; it is no achievement.

That accidents happen because parents are not paying attention also exists, of course. To place this alleged negligence as a universal reason for accidents involving children is a resounding, unjustified, and heartless slap in the face to all people who have actually experienced a tragedy. I write this as not someone affected by such a tragedy. For that, I am grateful; it is not an achievement.

It was exclusively about children drowning in the pool, not about general accidents with children.

It is no different there - there is no general accusation against parents.

What kind of intense discussion has erupted here? :D As I already wrote, we want to keep the [Thujen] and have carefully weighed the pros and cons for ourselves beforehand. It's not about whether [Thuja], but how we save it. Still, many thanks for some helpful comments! :)