Ready to enhance your garden? Planting a tree is the perfect solution! Trees provide height, structure, and a sense of tranquility. Winter offers the best planting conditions for optimal growth. Visit our garden center today and explore our exquisite collection of trees, from small to grand.
Why winter is a good time to plant trees
Planting trees in winter offers distinct advantages. Deciduous trees shed their leaves in autumn and enter a dormant phase, focusing their energy on root development. This allows for robust root establishment before the onset of spring growth. Evergreen trees, while maintaining their foliage throughout winter, experience slower growth and require less supplemental watering due to increased rainfall during the season.
Planting bare-root trees in winter
Looking to plant an orchard or revamp your garden? Consider the cost-effective option of bare-root trees! These trees are sold without soil, making them lightweight and easy to transport. However, remember that bare-root trees are only available during the winter months.
Tips on planting trees in winter
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Winter offers ample opportunities for tree planting, as long as the ground is not waterlogged or frozen. This allows you to capitalise on the dormant period of deciduous trees.
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Time is of the essence when planting bare-root trees! Plant them promptly to prevent their roots from drying out. If immediate planting isn't possible, store them for a short period in a cool, dry location with their roots wrapped in damp newspaper. For extended storage, pot them temporarily in moist compost. Before planting in the ground, give the roots a good soak in water for a couple of hours.
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Instead of a round hole, dig a square one for your tree! This encourages the roots to spread out in all directions, leading to stronger and healthier growth compared to the restricted growth in a circular hole.
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To prevent wind damage, stake large or top-heavy trees on the windward side, usually the west in northwest Europe and the British Isles. This allows the wind to push the tree away from the stake, minimizing the risk of damage while the roots establish.
Transform your garden with a stunning new tree! Visit Carpenters Garden Centre and explore our extensive collection of deciduous and evergreen trees. You'll find everything you need to bring your garden vision to life.
