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Which trees are best for planting in a coastal setting?
Coastal planting is perhaps the most difficult to deliver, as the air is usually heavily salt laden, and this can significantly affect many trees. The best option is to look around the area the trees are to be planted in, to see which species are just surviving and those which are growing well. Oak, holly,
What species would be best to plant for a wind-break hedge?
Any hedge will break up the wind and provide shelter (both down and upwind). Most hedges are predominantly made up of hawthorn, with a handful of other species, such as holly, hazel, rowan adding diversity. Both oak and beech can be kept cut to provide a hedge which will retain much of it’s leaf during
What species are best to plant for a wildlife hedge?
Hedges are used by wildlife for shelter, feed, nesting and hibernating. A mixed hedge with some flowering/fruiting species (eg hawthorn, rowan, bird cherry, holly and hazel) and some species which hold their leaves (eg beech, holly and oak) will provide a range of benefits throughout the year. There are a few species which are found
What is the best situation for my new saplings?
Like any new plant, trees and hedging plants need a balance of nutrients and water, protection from being grazed or browsed and protection from stems being damaged. As they are relatively small, they are also sensitive to competition from surrounding vegetation. Some pre-planting management can make life easier. In a forestry situation, planting plots are