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- Essential Tips For Gardening in February
install nesting boxes to support wildlife, tackle seasonal tasks to maintain your outdoor space, feed trees and shrubs for healthy growth, plant trees to establish strong roots, shape hedges to encourage dense Feeding Trees & Shrubs Give your trees and shrubs a boost by applying a slow-release fertiliser. Planting Trees Now is a great time to plant trees, allowing them to establish strong roots before the Early Growth Boost: Trees have a head start before the active growing season.
- BN7 & BN11 Hedgerow Grants: A Farmer’s Guide to Gapping-Up and Planting New Hedges
Blossoms from hawthorn, blackthorn and native trees feed pollinators in spring. Past hedge planting payments have been around £5.40 per metre Extra items may cover fencing, hedgerow trees reach them Weed control and watering For the first one to two years : Keep roughly a 1 metre strip weed-free include: Hawthorn (quickthorn) Blackthorn Hazel Field maple Dogwood Dog rose Holly Spindle Guelder rose Crab 10% hazel 10% field maple 10% dog rose Mixed native hedge 40% hawthorn 20% blackthorn 20% hazel 10% crab
- How to Plant a Countryside Stewardship Hedge (BN11 & BN7 Planting Guide)
Bowhayes Trees hedge packs are designed to meet these requirements automatically. 2. Recommended protection: Spiral guards for hedging whips Stakes or bamboo canes for stability Tree shelters for hedgerow trees Rabbit netting if rabbits are an issue Stock fencing if livestock graze nearby Photos of the hedge line from multiple angles Include start and end points. ✔ A copy of your Bowhayes Trees Bowhayes Trees can support your planting with: CS-compliant hedge packs Hedgerow trees Stakes, guards
- Essential Tips for Gardening in January
Support Young Trees: Stake young or slender trees to protect them from strong winter winds and ensure Increased Variety: January is the best time to access Bowhayes Trees’ wide selection of bare-root trees Prune Fruit Trees January is the ideal month to prune dormant apple and pear trees , which improves Shape the tree for balanced growth, avoiding over-pruning. Why Prune Now? Bowhayes Trees offers a wide range of potted and bare root trees , shrubs , climbers , hedging , and
- Greening the Farmland: How UK's Agricultural and Forestry Initiatives Are Driving Sustainability
Introduction At Bowhayes Trees Limited, we are deeply committed to promoting sustainability and environmentally Incentive (SFI), Countryside Stewardship, and the Woodland Creation Scheme, and how we at Bowhayes Trees For farmers interested in adopting sustainable practices under the SFI, Bowhayes Trees Limited offers Call us on 01404 812229 or visit our website to explore our extensive selection of trees and discover At Bowhayes Trees Limited, we are dedicated to supporting these sustainability efforts.
- Growing Your Own Fruit at Home
Best Fruit and Nut Trees to Grow in the UK Apple Trees Malus domestica 'Worcester Pearmain' is a classic How to Plant Fruit Trees Once your soil is prepared and you've chosen your trees, it’s time to get planting Here's a comprehensive guide to maintaining your trees: Watering Keep newly planted trees well-watered Bare-root trees should be planted from November to March, while container-grown trees can be planted Can I grow fruit trees in pots?
- Introducing Sorbus
Sorbus Sorbus is a genus of over 100+ species of trees and shrubs in the rose family and contains apples Here at Bowhayes Trees, we have several different varieties of Sorbus. Berries appear through summer and autumn, making these truly beautiful trees whilst also providing a To sum it up, these trees are going to provide fruits, flowers and stunning foliage for three out of What more could you possibly want from a garden tree?
- Top Evergreen Hedging
Griselinia - The genus Griselinia consists of evergreen trees and shrubs native to New Zealand, Brazil Yew - The Yew is one of the three conifers native to Britain, the others being Scots Pine and Juniper An evergreen tree native to chalk downs in southern England; however, most parts of the tree are toxic Long-lasting red berries in autumn follow insignificant flowers in summer on female trees, an essential
- How to Apply for BN11 or BN7 Countryside Stewardship (2026 Step-by-Step Farmer Guide)
Bowhayes Trees supplies: CS-compliant native hedge packs Species mixes that meet BN11 rules (5+ species , max 70% hawthorn) BN7 gap-fill species matches Hedgerow trees (HRW3-compatible) Guards, stakes and your payment: Log in to Rural Payments Upload photos showing the hedge planted Upload your Bowhayes Trees If you're preparing your application, Bowhayes Trees can help with: Native hedge packs designed for BN11 & BN7 Hedgerow trees and accessories CS-compliant species mixes Friendly, practical advice for farmers
- Understanding the Rosaceae Family: Characteristics and Significance
Rosaceae is extremely diverse, including everything from ornamental garden shrubs to fruit -bearing trees Rosaceae Family Most Rosaceae plants are woody perennials —typically shrubs or small to medium-sized trees Taxonomy and Subfamilies Modern genetic studies classify Rosaceae into three primary subfamilies: 1
- Winter Willow: A Simple, Science-Backed Boost for Your Livestock
Tree fodder isn’t a new idea, but we’re finally getting the research to back up what stock have been intakes comparable to conventional forages. ( Cambridge University Press & Assessment ) Analyses of tree Poultry Chickens won’t live on willow leaves alone (and shouldn’t), but in tree-rich poultry ranges Llamas & Alpacas (Camelids) Camelids are natural browsers and often seek out shrubs, young trees and Bowhayes Trees Ltd supplies high-quality willow varieties ideal for livestock fodder blocks, hedgerows
- Countryside Stewardship Application 2026: Simple Farmer’s Checklist
Simple Checklist for Adding Hedges & Trees (BN11 etc.) If you’re planting hedges or trees under stewardship: ✔ Use native species only (required). ✔ Ensure year If you’re planning hedge planting or woodland creation as part of your application, Bowhayes Trees can help with native tree packs , CS-compliant hedge packs , and friendly advice tailored to your land













