Planting a tree in your garden gives it a whole new dimension, adding height and structure. You can plant trees at any time of year, but winter is the ideal time for planting, giving them a great start. Here's why you should plant a tree in winter. Please visit our Garden Centre, we have a wide range of Fruit Trees, and Ornamental Trees.
Why winter is a good time to plant trees
Deciduous trees drop their leaves in autumn and are dormant in winter, with only their roots doing any growing, so planting them now gives time for the roots to settle in before the trees start putting on leaves again in spring. Evergreen trees grow more slowly in winter but keep their leaves, so they will need to take up more water than deciduous trees through the winter months. This isn't usually a problem, as winter rains mean trees planted at this time of year need far less watering than trees planted in summer.
Tips on planting trees in winter
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You can plant trees any time in winter, provided the ground isn't waterlogged or frozen.
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Dig a square hole for your tree when planting it. This encourages the roots to spread out as they reach the corners of the spot rather than growing in a circle as they often do in a round hole.
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Trees should be staked to keep them stable while establishing their root systems. Place the stake on the windward side of the tree so that the prevailing wind usually from the west will blow the tree trunk away from the stake.
If you're looking for a new tree for your garden, come in and see our wide range of Deciduous and Fruit trees. You'll find everything you need for your Garden in our Centre!
