Summary
We here at Barcham understand that not all of our clients are experienced in planting container trees - so in consideration we have listed a few helpful tips and pointers that can help you gain successful tree establishment.
We also understand our clients are sometimes unaware of how deep, how wide etc. to plant our container trees.
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Telephone 01353 720748.
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Give trees the best start by following our Planting Guidelines.......
Here is a power point presentation of an example of hard area and street tree planting: Tree Planting Guide
Or if you would prefer an illustrated version, please download and print The new planting guide
Treat your Trees with care
- Don’t allow the trees to be thrown around on site
- Store trees out of drying winds and under shade to protect against freezing or over heating
Give your trees the best start...
- Plant trees when soils are moist and free from frost
- Cultivated soils will generally provide a better medium for root development and plant growth
- Dig the planting pit to the correct depth - the top of the pit should be flush with the top of the container
- The pit should be wide enough for the roots to spread
- We recommend you to ’saucer’ the top of your pit to catch over-head watering
Weeds are your trees’ worst enemy
- Weeds compete for water and nutrients in the rooting zone of young plants, restricting their growth
- Tall weeds, especially bracken, can collapse and smother young trees
- If using chemicals to weed young trees remember to protect the trees from spray drift
- Maintain a 1 metre diameter weed free spot around the tree, remembering to check inside shelters