Looking Towards Autumn…

Owning a garden means always looking ahead to the next season. With a bit of luck, we may enjoy a few more weeks of warm weather but it's always good to put a plan in place for the trees & hedges in your care as we look towards autumn. Here's a few of our top tips!

Hedge Cutting -

Autumn is the ideal time to book in hedge cutting as we are generally out of nesting bird season. It is still wise to monitor trees & hedges and check for bird activity before they are due to be cut.

Have Deadwood Removed -

Autumn is also a good time to have deadwood removed to ensure there are no hazardous branches as we head towards the wet & windy season, especially if the tree overhangs cars, homes, fields with animals etc.

Tree Planting -

Autumn is a good season to have trees & hedges planted before the ground freezes. Trees & hedges planted in autumn will also require less watering and maintenance than those planted in spring & summer.

General garden checklist for autumn:

• Think about purchasing frost protection fleece for young, exotic trees.

• Take down empty nesting bird boxes and clear them out as they can harbour parasites.

• Think about mulching around trees & fragile hedging to allow it to compost down over winter.

• Clear up leaves and debris, including rotten fruit, from around the base of the tree to discourage pests growth of fungus.