Looking for the best Fruit Trees to plant in the UK this winter? The warm summer evenings may now seem like a distant memory, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still be active in your garden. In fact, the winter months are actually the best time to be thinking about bringing fruit trees and bushes into your garden. And while this might sound a little counterintuitive, it’s actually […]
National Apple Day 2024 October brings with it the crisp embrace of autumn, and with it, a cherished celebration of one of nature’s finest gifts – apples! On October 21st, the UK unites to observe National Apple Day, a delightful occasion that pays tribute to the rich heritage and diversity of apple varieties grown across the nation. Join us […]
How to attract wildlife to your garden with trees Now the cold weather has passed (we hope) more animals that are starting to appear. Nature lovers who enjoy watching birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife in your garden then keep reading to find out the perfect trees, shrubs and plants you should have in your garden!
Fruit Tree Rootstocks Size Guide Left to their own fruits will often grow to large for most gardens or too tall to harvest. With this mind they are often grown onto rootstocks to limit their overall sizes. Please see below a guide to the size fruit trees will grow to on various rootstocks.
Planting Bare-Root Trees: The Trees Direct Guide When the big jumpers come out of storage, and the clinking of central heating systems can be heard in homes up and down the country, it means only one thing…winter will soon be upon us. The air might be getting colder, but now is a good time to get out into the garden, believe it […]
Peach Tree Care Guide | Maintaining Your Fruit Trees The scientific name of the peach tree is Prunus persica and it belongs to the family, Rosaceae. The tree is native to China and it symbolises immortality and unity in Chinese culture. Throughout this article we’ll be looking at peach tree care and how to get the most out of your own peach tree. Let’s […]
