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A carpet of young hawthorn trees in the polytunnel foreground - fresh green sapling leaves as far as the eye can see!

What is the Best Time of Year to Plant my Trees or Hedging?

Generally we recommend planting your trees in the Autumn, Winter and the early part of Spring. With cell grown trees, you have more latitude than bare rooted trees. A bare rooted tree needs to be in the ground before it comes into leaf, thus the window of planting opportunity is greatly reduced. You’re generally looking …

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Photo of a Native Broadleaf Tree - an Oak - fresh green leaves against a blue sky

What are the Benefits of Using Native Broadleaf Trees?

There are so many benefits to choosing native broadleaf (deciduous) trees! Herein lies an inexhaustive list – do let us know if you have other reasons to buy native broadleaves! The right tree for the right situation Native broadleaves grow in different ground conditions, so you can choose the tree that will do well on …

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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 …

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