Best Plants For Low, Small, Narrow Hedges

The Best Plants for Small Hedges Low Ornamental & Border Hedges Plants  Low hedging is roughly shin to waist high, approximately 30cm to 120cm tall (between 1 and 4 feet). The purpose of low hedges is mainly ornamental: to create structure in or around the garden that frames borders and lawns without blocking the view.It acts… Continue reading Best Plants For Low, Small, Narrow Hedges

Best Cold Hardy Apple Trees For The North & Scotland

Apple Tree Varieties Suitable for Scotland & the North Apple trees are incredibly hardy, however, their flowers can be damaged in freezing weather, which prevents them from cropping that year. The damage happens when frozen flowers defrost too quickly, so a solution for all but the coldest conditions is to plant your fruit trees against a west facing… Continue reading Best Cold Hardy Apple Trees For The North & Scotland

Best Apple Tree Varieties to Grow in the UK

The British climate makes for ideal apple territory. They like well drained, fertile soil including clay, and with shelter can grow inland at altitudes up to about 900 feet / 275 metres!  Apple trees are the largest range of fruit trees we have for sale. Before you buy an apple tree, have a think about which varieties… Continue reading Best Apple Tree Varieties to Grow in the UK

Apple Tree Pollination Groups Chart UK

Pollinating your Apple Trees Increases your crop Size  Most apple trees need to be pollinated in order to bear fruit, and even self-fertile varieties still benefit. However, apple and crab apple trees are very common all over the UK, even in the city, so there is a high chance that you have a suitable pollination partner in your area already, in which… Continue reading Apple Tree Pollination Groups Chart UK

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