Autumn is the perfect time to plant a tree.
Planting a tree is a simple yet impactful action that will benefit you and the planet as a whole. It’s an investment in a sustainable and healthier future.
Planting a tree in your garden has numerous benefits. Not only will a tree add interest and beauty to your garden, but offers shade and cooling once established in the warmer months and provides environmental benefits too – their root systems can help with water and soil conservation, helping to prevent soil erosion and flooding, improve air quality and provide food and a natural habitat for wildlife.
There are trees in all shapes, sizes and varying colours and there is a perfect one (or few!) that will suit your garden! Trees that offer foliage, fruit, flower, form, shade, screening or autumnal colour we have them all, in a wonderful selection to choose from. Available in-store* or online.
*Trees not available at Coolings Lifestyle.
FRUIT…
Malus ‘Halloween’ – a low maintenance option producing gorgeous mini-pumpkin shaped fruits – hence its name!
FORM…
Sorbus ‘Autumn Spire’ – perfect for smaller spaces, this upright, columnar tree turns purple, red and yellow in autumn. A beautiful form to add to your scheme.
FOLIAGE…
Malus ‘Royal Raindrops’– One of the prettiest Crab Apple trees with stunning pink flowers and reddish-purple deep cut foliage.
SHADE…
Acer fr. ‘Autumn Blaze’ – A very popular fast growing tree with a spectacular red canopy in autumn.
Why plant in autumn?
Planting in autumn, whilst the soil is still warm and there are plentiful rains, offers a tree just the right amount of time to establish a root system before the ground freezes.
When it comes to planting trees, pick a time when air temperatures have cooled so that newly planted trees can focus on establishing root systems.
Look out the window before planting. If your neighbourhood trees still have their leaves – you’re good to go!
How to Plant a Tree
- Dig a bowl-shaped hole about the same depth as the tree’s root, but as much as five times the width!
- Settle the root in the centre of the hole you’ve dug and then backfill with the soil you removed.
- Gently tamp the soil to remove air pockets, but don’t compact the dirt. The root collar should be slightly above the soil line.
- Water well! If the soil settles too much, add more more of the backfill.
- Water deeply two or three times a week.
See our range of planting equipment and accessories in-store* and online or if you live local to The Gardener’s Garden Centre, Knockholt, you can have our professional tree planting services plant them for you. Charges apply. For more information call 01959 532269.
‘The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.’ Chinese Proverb
A tree for every garden
