Introduction Trees are the cornerstone of any landscape, lending beauty, shade, and ecological benefits to your outdoor space. However, maintaining healthy trees requires more than occasional attention; it demands a proactive, seasonal approach to care. In this comprehensive guide, tailored specifically for Surrey homeowners, we’ll delve into the intricacies of tree care through the seasons. From nurturing new growth in …
Springtime Blossoms: Nurturing Your Trees for the Growing Season
Introduction As winter bids farewell and the warmth of spring beckons, your garden undergoes a transformative phase. Springtime brings the promise of renewal, with trees awakening from their winter slumber to adorn themselves in vibrant blossoms. To ensure your trees flourish during this crucial growing season, strategic care and preparation are paramount. In this extensive guide, we’ll explore the significance …
Winter Tree Maintenance: Ensuring the Health and Beauty of Your Garden
As winter descends upon us, the leaves fall, and the air turns crisp, it’s easy to assume that your garden goes into a dormant phase. However, the cold months bring unique challenges for your trees, requiring some care and planning to protect them from the winter elements. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the importance of winter tree maintenance …
An emerging threat to beech – Petrakia liobae
Beech, once thought to be native to the South East of England is now a common species throughout the UK, both from planting and natural regeneration. Beech trees are also present in central Europe, where the emerging pathogen fungal Petrakia liobae threatens populations. Research suggests that the disease may have been present in Europe for at least 12 years but …
Trees Can Impact On Everyday Life
Even though many people love looking at trees, thinking that they add a great deal to the local environment, not everyone feels the same. There are times when people’s view is blocked by trees or trees cause an inconvenient route for people to take. It is important to remember that not everyone is enamoured with trees but even then, there …
Trees must be protected
The controversy that surrounded the decision to fell thousands of trees in Sheffield is still being felt. Even though these trees were replaced with saplings, many people believe that this was the wrong move. The fact that police officers and security guards have been used to support the work, being undertaken against a backdrop of protests has only made the …
How to best care for trees in Winter?
Now that winter is finally upon us, it is important that people take care of themselves, their homes and their gardens. Winter can pose many problems if you are not properly prepared. Most people understand the importance of ensuring their home is care for, perhaps lagging pipes and making sure that there are no cracks or gaps in windows. However, …
Iconic hedges under threat
Although not too many people would list hedges as being iconic, there are some that are worth talking about. There is a very famous hedge in Scottish football, located at the home of Brechin City. In 2012, Brechin welcomed the new Rangers as the Ibrox club played their first ever match. At one point in the game, which the new …