Category: Seasonal

Winter Pruning for your Trees and Shrubs 10/03/2025
Winter Pruning for your Trees and Shrubs

Now is the perfect time to prune many trees and shrubs. Here’s why you should prune your trees and shrubs during the colder winter months. Why prune your trees and shrubs? Less Stress on Plants: Winter is the dormant season for many plants, so pruning at this time minimizes stress and allows them to conserve […]

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The Magic of Autumn: Why Leaves Change Colour and Fall 07/11/2024
The Magic of Autumn: Why Leaves Change Colour and Fall

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year, marked by the vibrant colours of changing leaves. From deep reds to golden yellows, trees put on a spectacular show, creating the perfect backdrop for crisp walks through fallen leaves. But why do trees shed their leaves, and what causes these stunning colour transformations? […]

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Summer Tree Care Tips 29/07/2024
Summer Tree Care Tips

Summer can be a challenging season for trees due to higher temperatures and less rainfall! Here are some tips to help ensure your trees stay healthy and thrive during the summer months: Watering: Water early in the morning to reduce evaporation and allow trees to absorb moisture before the heat of the day. Watering once […]

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What Happens to Trees During Nesting Season? 01/09/2021
What Happens to Trees During Nesting Season?

When it comes to tree surgery and maintaining trees on your property, you’d be forgiven for thinking you can do as much work and carry out as many treatments as you please. To an extent this is true, however it is important that you’re aware of the the implications for any wildlife living in the […]

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A Guide to Real Christmas Trees 09/12/2020
A Guide to Real Christmas Trees

Christmas trees have been a symbol of the holidays for over five centuries. These days, around 8 million real Christmas trees are sold in the UK annually, and an increasing amount of species are being used to decorate living rooms every year. Want to know more about Christmas trees? Who better to ask than the […]

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How Seasons Change A Tree’s Behaviour 15/07/2020
How Seasons Change A Tree’s Behaviour

How Winter Affects Trees Environmental factors in winter that affect trees include: Storms – branches can be broken in storms, creating wounds and entry points for pathogens.  Snow and ice – weigh down branches, causing them to break Dry air – makes it difficult for trees to retain water To protect themselves from the harsh […]

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Can I Recycle My Real Christmas Tree? 17/12/2019
Can I Recycle My Real Christmas Tree?

The gifts have been exchanged, the turkey consumed and the movie marathon is over. While you might not want to accept the end of Christmas quite yet, it’s time to start thinking about taking the decorations down and disposing of the waste. In these climate conscious times, more and more homeowners are putting more of […]

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