This guide provides seasonal tips for planting and caring for trees, hedging, climbers, and shrubs to Spring: The Season of Renewal March to May Planting: Spring is ideal for planting container-grown trees The Season of Preparation September to November Planting: Autumn is optimal for planting deciduous trees Bare-root hedging is best planted from late autumn to early winter. Evergreen hedges are best pruned in late spring or early summer.

There are a number of benefits that come with planting a native hedge, with uses ranging from year-round Reasons to plant a native hedge Year-round beauty No matter the season, a hedge provides stunning visuals Our Top Native Hedging 1. This hardy plant is often found in woodlands and is a popular choice for mixed native hedging. See all native hedging >> See all hedging >>

must be planted between:1 November – 31 March ✔ Native Species Only The hedge must use 100% native species Planting ✔ Hedge is 20m+ ✔ Fully new hedge line ✔ Native species only ✔ Max 70% hawthorn ✔ Minimum 4 If you’re planning a BN11 or BN7 hedge for winter 2025–26, Bowhayes Trees can help with: Native hedging packs are compliant with CS rules Mixed-species hedge bundles Hedgerow trees Guards, canes, and accessories Friendly, practical advice tailored to your land When you’re ready, explore our hedge packs or move

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