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  • Choosing the Right Tree for Your Garden

    Trees for Shade Trees for Privacy Trees for Colour and Seasonal Interest Trees for Wildlife Choosing to do, whether it’s adding structure, creating a screen, producing fruit, or attracting pollinators. guide covers the key things to consider, from garden size and style to practical choices for privacy, fruiting ‘Golden Hornet’ • ‘John Downie’  • ‘Evereste’ Small–medium gardens , wildlife and fruit Laurel (Prunus Native and fruiting trees such as Rowan , Hawthorn , and Crab Apple  are favourites among birds, bees

  • Caring for Your New Tree: A Year-by-Year Guide

    Crab Apples ( Malus ):  Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage strong flowering and fruiting Soil Health / Feeding: For heavy feeders like ornamental fruit trees, consider applying compost or a Tree Care Beyond Year 10 Once a tree is well-established, annual maintenance is often minimal. Plan Your Tree Care with Bowhayes Trees From Silver Birch  to Crab Apples , we offer expert guidance on selecting and caring for trees.

  • Rowan Tree Folklore & Why It Was Once Called the 'Witch Tree'

    Table of Contents The Mystical Origins of the Rowan Tree Why Was the Rowan Tree Called the Witch Tree Folklore Summary FAQs The Rowan Tree’s rich folklore explains why it became known as the 'Witch Tree Rich in symbolism, the Rowan tree was once widely referred to as the 'Witch Tree' , a name rooted in The Mystical Origins of the Rowan Tree For centuries, Rowan trees ( Sorbus aucuparia ) were regarded Why Was the Rowan Tree Called the Witch Tree?

  • 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 trees , hedging , or climbers . Bowhayes Trees. Prune Fruit Trees January is the ideal month to prune dormant apple and pear trees , which improves

  • Are Cherry Trees Good for Wildlife?

    native British woodland ecosystems and support a wider range of life, including: Birds  that feed on fruit Do cherry trees produce fruit for birds? Some do, especially wild and bird cherry species. Many ornamental varieties have been bred for blossom and do not produce viable fruit. Related Reading: Top 10 Ornamental Cherry Trees for UK Gardens → Best Cherry Trees for Autumn Colour → 🛒 Browse Flowering Cherry Trees at Bowhayes → All trees listed are pot-grown and available for UK-wide

  • Screening Trees for Patios and Balconies UK | Best Privacy Trees for Pots

    Why Use Trees in Pots for Screening? trees with climbing plants or shrubs in containers Shop Trees for Pots & Patio Privacy At Bowhayes Trees Explore Our Patio & Container-Friendly Trees FAQs What is the best tree for privacy in a pot? Can you grow pleached trees in containers? Do potted trees survive winter in the UK?

  • Pruning Ornamental Trees for Shape and Health

    It improves structure, encourages flowering and fruiting, and helps trees stay resilient to pests, disease of which are available through Bowhayes Trees’ Ornamental Trees  collection. Why Prune: Shape, Structure, and Tree Health Pruning isn’t just about shaping a tree for looks—it’s a Increases flowering and fruiting  – Thinning out overcrowded branches lets more sunlight reach developing When to Prune: Seasonal Timing by Tree Type Different ornamental trees need pruning at different times

  • How to Care for Young Trees in Hot Weather: Summer Tree Watering Tips

    Here at Bowhayes Trees, we know how important it is to keep your trees happy and healthy, especially Why Trees Need a Good Water Supply Water is absolutely essential for trees—particularly young ones. This cools the tree (and even the air around it), but it also means the tree loses water faster during How Much Water Does My Tree Need? 👉 Visit our Tree Care Hub  or explore our range of trees perfect for UK gardens.

  • Ornamental Trees for Wildlife Gardens

    chains  – Leaves and bark host insects that in turn feed birds and bats Providing winter food  – Autumn fruits Best Ornamental Trees to Attract Wildlife Here are some of the top-performing ornamental trees available from Bowhayes Trees that support local biodiversity: Tree Name Wildlife Benefit Why it Works Juneberry Let Nature Do Its Thing Allow windfall fruit to lie and leaf litter to accumulate beneath trees. wildlife-friendly trees at Bowhayes Trees.

  • How to Plant a Cherry Blossom Tree in the UK

    Whether you're aiming for the cloud-like blooms of spring or the promise of homegrown fruit in summer From patio-friendly ornamental trees to larger varieties for open lawns, there's a cherry tree for every Bare-root trees : Best planted between November and March , while the tree is dormant. Visit our guide on why cherry trees sometimes fail to flower or fruit. it will reward you with years of stunning blossom, vibrant foliage, and perhaps even fruit.

  • Year-Round Tree Care: Seasonal Tips for Healthy and Thriving Trees

    Maintaining the health and vitality of your trees requires a year-round commitment. Each season presents unique challenges and opportunities for tree care. In this comprehensive guide, we'll break down tree care tasks based on seasons, providing you with a roadmap to keep your trees healthy and thriving throughout the year. For flowering trees, prune after blooming to avoid cutting off buds.

  • Top 10 Ornamental Trees for UK Gardens

    Why it’s a top pick:  Compact and architectural with dark purple foliage, pink blossom, and small red fruits Choosing the Right Ornamental Trees in the UK Struggling to decide which ornamental tree suits your garden All of the trees featured in this list are currently available at Bowhayes Trees and are well-suited Dive Deeper into Ornamental Tree Gardening Explore our full guide to ornamental trees for British gardens Many ornamental trees produce nectar-rich flowers, wildlife-friendly fruit, and offer shelter for birds

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