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planting Mature Height & Spread:  8–10 m x 3–4 m Sunlight:  Full sun to partial shade Soil:  Well-drained, fertile Desired Features:  Select for autumn colour, bark interest, or upright shape depending on your design needs Feeding:  Mulch in spring with well-rotted organic matter to conserve moisture and improve soil structure Use a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support healthy growth. The seeds provide food for birds, and the dense foliage offers shelter for various insects and animals

Feeding:  Add mulch or a balanced fertiliser in spring. Their early spring flowers are rich in nectar and help feed bees and butterflies.

Soil: They prefer fertile, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Care Tasks Spring • Enjoy blossom and monitor for pests such as aphids • Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser Monitor for pests such as aphids, water young trees during dry spells, and apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser Long-term care focuses on: Light pruning rather than heavy cutting Monitoring soil health Avoiding excess fertiliser Do flowering cherry trees need full sun? Yes.

the ground and are usually lifted when still relatively young, they require less input in terms of fertilisers attractive to wildlife; the flowers provide nectar for bees and insects, and many moth caterpillars feed Preparing the soil before planting by adding a good general-purpose compost and, optionally, a slow-release fertiliser will increase soil fertility and can make all the difference to the health of your hedging plants. Additionally, organic matter can help reduce the need for watering and fertilising and can be highly

feeding can start to feel like damage limitation rather than good stockmanship. One low-tech, high-science option that’s getting serious attention is feeding willow (Salix viminalis For store cattle and suckler cows, willow browse can: Add feed diversity  during the winter. Provide plenty of clean water, as higher tannin feed can increase water intake. Plant Your Winter Willow Today Ready to add willow to your winter-feeding toolbox?

Introduce beneficial insects or use appropriate treatments as needed. Fertilisation:  If necessary, apply a balanced fertiliser to support continued growth, following soil

These trees help create thriving ecosystems by: Feeding pollinators  – Nectar-rich flowers support bees birds, insects, and small mammals Sustaining food chains  – Leaves and bark host insects that in turn feed emerging from hibernation Hazel ( Corylus avellana) Mammals, insects Catkins provide pollen; nuts feed These create additional habitat and food, especially for ground-feeding birds and nesting hedgehogs. Avoid Over-Pruning Tidying too much can strip away vital nesting or feeding sites.

Low Maintenance:  Once established, magnolias are easy to care for, requiring minimal pruning and feeding Apply organic mulch  and feed with a slow-release fertiliser Check for late frost damage , especially Always prune, if needed, immediately after flowering . Poor soil fertility: Deficient or overly dry soil can result in poor bud development. Enrich the soil with organic matter and balanced fertiliser  in spring.

Feeding Trees and Shrubs Although the main growing season is slowing down, September is still an important month to feed your trees and shrubs. A slow-release fertiliser that’s high in potash is ideal, encouraging firm growth and improving disease Feeding at this stage ensures they bounce back strongly with new growth in spring. Fork it lightly into the top layer of soil to feed beneficial microbes and improve structure without

Feed lightly with slow-release fertiliser in spring. Do I need to prune my cherry tree regularly? Only light pruning is needed, mainly to maintain shape or remove dead wood. See our pruning guide .

Hazel (Corylus avellana) Soils:  Moist, fertile soils, but extremely adaptable. Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) Soils:  Prefers moist, fertile soils; tolerates wetter areas. Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) Soils:  Moist, fertile soils. Benefits:  Essential host plant for Brimstone butterflies; berries feed birds. 🛠️ Need a Ready-Made Scheme?

traditional gardens Cottage garden schemes Mature Height & Spread:  4–6m x 3–5m Sunlight:  Full sun Soil:  Fertile Feeding : Add mulch and a slow-release fertiliser in early spring if needed.