Hedges, Nesting Birds and the Best Time to Trim
Planning your hedge cutting around the nesting season so you keep the garden tidy and stay on the right side of wildlife law.
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Mulching Around Trees: Why the ‘Volcano’ Is a Mistake
How to mulch young and mature trees properly, how deep to go and what to keep away from the trunk.
Read article →When to Prune Garden Trees in the UK: A Season-by-Season Guide
Timing matters as much as technique. Here is how the British calendar shapes when you should – and should not – reach for the saw.
Read article →Choosing the Right Tree for a Small Garden
Compact rowans, multi-stem birches and crab apples that earn their place in a modest plot all year round.
Read article →Nine Warning Signs That a Garden Tree Is in Trouble
Trees rarely fail without warning. Learn to read the clues in the bark, the crown and the soil before a small problem becomes a dangerous one.
Read article →Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Areas: A Homeowner’s Guide
Before you lop that overgrown sycamore, find out whether it is protected. A plain-English look at TPOs, conservation areas and the notice you may need to give.
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