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If you’re looking to bring life, colour, and seasonal interest to your garden while supporting native

guide, we’ll explore the best low maintenance screening trees  for UK gardens, including evergreens, natives drought-tolerant once established Unlike faster-growing Cherry Laurel , Portuguese Laurel grows at a steady pace Great for: Pleached forms or natural hedge rows. 4. Moderate Why it's low maintenance:  No pruning needed, thrives in poor soils, drought-resistant This native  to suppress weeds and hold in moisture Water only in dry spells  after the first two years Choose native

When a 6ft fence doesn’t offer enough privacy—but you don’t want to lose garden space to bulky hedges Pleached trees  are specially trained with a clear trunk and a flat, square crown—like a hedge on stilts betulus) Type:  Deciduous / Semi-evergreen Height:  4–6m trained Best For:  Year-round structure & native Frame garden features : Use pleached trees to line a patio, pathway, or lawn edge, creating structure A pleached tree is trained to have a straight, clear stem with a flat, square canopy—like a hedge on

This guide provides essential tips to help you care for trees, hedging , lawns, and wildlife habitats Malus sylvestris  (Native Crab Apple) is a standout for biodiversity, with spring flowers for pollinators A UK native loved by pollinators and birds, it’s perfect for informal hedging or as a small feature tree Should I prune my shrubs and hedges in June? Yes, but with caution. However, always check for nesting birds before trimming hedges, as it's illegal to disturb active nests

outdoor space, feed trees and shrubs for healthy growth, plant trees to establish strong roots, shape hedges Shaping Hedges Lightly trimming hedges now helps maintain their shape and encourages dense, healthy growth How to Shape Hedges: Use Sharp Tools:  Ensure clean cuts by using sharp, well-maintained shears, hedge Explore our secateurs  for precise and easy hedge trimming. Encourages Dense Growth:  Light trimming promotes bushier, more compact hedges.

Sorbus ‘Sheerwater Seedling’ A traditional choice, Sheerwater Seedling  is a compact native rowan  perfect

Various types of trees are available online, from native species to ornamental trees. Get in touch for advice >> Plants and packs to solve a specific problem Perhaps you are looking for a mixed hedge to create privacy in your garden, or you need horse-friendly trees for your paddock. Often when buying online, there are groups or packs of products to solve a specific problem. Less wasteful packaging Buying trees online allows consumers to reduce wasteful packaging materials and

Acer Trees Acer campestre 'Street Pillar' | Upright Field Maple Tree A narrow, upright form of the native Key Features: Tall, columnar shape Native species with great resilience Golden-yellow autumn foliage Ideal For: Large or small gardens Tighter spaces and narrow borders Wildlife-friendly hedging Mature Native species like Acer campestre  (field maple) are excellent for supporting local wildlife.

pruning session: Step Action Tools Needed 1 Inspect for dead or diseased limbs Secateurs, loppers 2 Cut back How much of the tree can I safely cut back? No more than 15–20% of the canopy at once.

but rainfall becoming more reliable, conditions are perfect for establishing new trees, shrubs, and hedging It’s the ideal time to add ornamental trees, hedging, and shrubs that will settle before the colder months It’s the perfect moment to prepare borders and planting areas so that new trees, shrubs, and hedging If you have newly planted trees or hedging, check the base for any signs of settling and top up with Hornbeam Carpinus betulus  is a classic, whether grown as a formal hedge or a standalone specimen.

rowan trees are the most familiar across the UK, often found in traditional gardens, hedgerows, and parks Why It Was Once Called the 'Witch Tree' ) Top Tip : Red rowans tend to stand out best against green hedges Are rowan trees native to the UK? Yes, the common rowan ( Sorbus aucuparia ) is native to the UK and widely used in landscapes and folklore

can be found making up large areas of heathland and coniferous woodland, such as Dartmoor National Park blueberries require acidic conditions to produce abundant fruit Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) :  A native European Beech thrives in neutral to slightly acidic soils and adds a touch of elegance to woodlands and parks Field Maple (Acer campestre) :  A native maple species, Field Maple grows well in neutral soils and features distinctive fluted bark, Common Hornbeam is well-suited to alkaline soils and is commonly used for hedging