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Seasonal interest  – From spring blossom to autumn harvests, fruiting plants bring beauty as well as While primarily grown for its aesthetic appeal, it adds seasonal interest and supports pollinators. Whether you’re planting bare-root in winter or a container-grown tree in spring or autumn, the basic Figs and hazels:  Light pruning in late winter or early spring encourages new growth and maintains shape

Pruning: Prune crab apple trees in late winter or early spring while they are still dormant.

Seasonal Interest : Enjoy dramatic spring blossom  followed by autumn foliage  in fiery tones. Not all flowering trees deliver this level of multi-season interest in such a neat form. Bonus:  Graceful arching branches and extended bloom season ‘Hally Jolivette’ bridges the gap between winter

Shelter for livestock A dense hedge gives wind protection  in winter and shade  in summer. and BN11, you are expected to: Check hedges in summer Mark missing plants Replace failures the next winter guards and fencing where required Keep weeds down and water in dry spells Replace any failures the next winter With the right planning and a bit of winter work, you can create hedges that protect your stock, support

commonly known as rowan or mountain ash—offer stunning seasonal colour, wildlife benefits, and year-round interest compact variety perfect for small gardens Advantages of yellow rowans : Berries persist longer into winter

Magnolias thrive in the UK climate and offer early-season colour, structure, and even wildlife interest Their early flowers provide valuable nectar for pollinators emerging from winter, and mature trees offer

Hornbeam ( Carpinus betulus ):  Handles heavy clay and wet winters. Field Maple ( Acer campestre ):  Adds autumn interest and copes with dry conditions. Amelanchier ( Amelanchier canadensis ):  Multi-season interest in tight spaces.

Maintaining the right indoor humidity level can be a challenge, especially in dry climates or during winter

Like laying, it’s done in winter dormancy (Oct–Mar). Native Low-Density  is an interesting one: only 400–500 trees/ha (more sparse, wood-pasture style). Notably, these agroforestry grants were boosted by 50% in 2023, reflecting the interest in mixing trees It runs via an Expression of Interest (EOI) system – farmers apply during an EOI window, then if selected and planning:  To get a Woodland Creation Grant in Wales, you typically first submit an Expression of Interest

Defoliators:  Oaks ( Quercus robur ) suffer from caterpillars like winter moths, while fruit trees (Malus

shelterbelts that stabilize microclimates for livestock, reducing heat stress in summer and wind chill in winter

weeping Malus 'Royal Beauty' - it's an ideal solution for a focal point in a small garden with year-round interest They appear in late summer to early autumn, providing yet more seasonal interest to these pretty trees buds with emerging pink-white flowers, followed by large bright red fruits that last long into the winter