Fruit Trees & Pollination

Learn everything you need to know about Year-Round Care for Crab Apple Trees in UK gardens. From watering and mulching to pruning and preventing apple scab, this practical guide from the team at Bowhayes Trees explains how to keep your crab apple trees healthy, flowering beautifully in spring, and fruiting reliably into autumn.

Learn how to prune a crab apple tree in the UK with this practical, step-by-step guide. Discover the best time to prune, the right tools to use, and how to encourage healthy blossom and fruit without risking damage or disease.

Planting a crab apple tree adds spring blossom, colourful fruit, and valuable wildlife interest to UK gardens. Whether bare root or potted, correct timing, planting depth, and good drainage are key to long-term success. This guide shares expert step-by-step advice from Bowhayes Trees.

Not sure which tree to plant? Learn how to choose the ideal species for privacy, shade, colour, and year-round interest.

Choosing the right tree type can transform your outdoor space. This complete guide compares container-grown and bare root trees, fruit and blossoming varieties, wildlife-friendly species, and trees with winter interest. Discover which tree type best suits your goals — from seasonal colour and structure to supporting biodiversity — and get expert planting tips for gardens and landscapes.

Compare cherry trees and crabapple trees for UK gardens. Discover differences in blossom, wildlife value, and care to choose the right ornamental tree.

Discover why your cherry tree isn’t producing flowers or fruit, and how to fix it with pruning, pollination, and soil care tips.

Discover the fascinating Rosaceae family, home to roses, apples, cherries, strawberries, and more. Explore their botanical characteristics,

There’s nothing quite like the taste of freshly picked fruit from your own tree—sweet, sun-ripened, and straight from branch to bowl. Whether you’ve got space for a full orchard or just a sunny patio corner, growing your own fruit is easier than you think. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best fruit trees and bushes for UK gardens, how to plant and care for them, and how to enjoy a harvest that’s delicious, sustainable, and truly satisfying. Ready to dig in?

Crab apple trees are cherished for their stunning blossoms, colourful fruits, and overall ornamental beauty. To ensure these delightful trees thrive in your garden and continue to enchant you with their charm year after year, it's essential to provide them with the care they need. In this blog post, we'll explore some essential tips for caring for crab apple trees, from planting to maintenance and beyond. Selecting the Right Location: Choose a sunny spot in your garden with w

Home | Fruit | Ornamental | Screening Growing fruit trees is a rewarding experience that yields homegrown delicacies across seasons. Yet, the significance of pollination partners often goes unnoticed among growers. This understanding is pivotal for fruitful tree cultivation, leading to seed formation and fruit growth. Some fruit trees self-pollinate, while others necessitate cross-pollination for optimal yield. An abundant harvest becomes certain by selecting com

Bees are one of the most important creatures on the planet. They play a crucial role in pollinating crops, which provides us with food, and supports our economy. However, in recent years, bees have been threatened by a range of factors, including habitat loss and disease. As gardeners, we can help to protect and support bees by creating bee-friendly gardens and taking steps to promote their wellbeing. Why are bees so important? Bees are responsible for pollinating around 80%