Trees
Curious about which trees are most likely to fall during a storm? Experts from Ashridge share their insights on identifying at-risk trees and explain practical steps you can take to reduce the risk. From proper maintenance to knowing warning signs, learn how to protect your property and keep your surroundings safe during severe weather.
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A serious tree disease is spreading fast across Europe and the UK, raising urgent questions for anyone who cares about our woodlands. Stay informed with guidance shaped by Experts in Bareroot Plants who understand the stakes for our native species.
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Ten years after planting a simple copse of bare-root whips, what was once a corner of a field is now a thriving young wood—proof of how quickly nature responds when given space. A story shared with the insight of Professional Growers who’ve watched countless plantings mature.
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National Tree Week is the perfect time to get planting! From single trees to orchards and hedgerows, every tree helps create a greener, happier future. With Planting Advice since 1949, our experts share tips on choosing, planting, and caring for your trees and hedging. Read more to make your garden part of this important celebration.
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Roses
From the soft rustle of autumn leaves to the velvety promise of winter buds, there’s so much wonder in a garden. With planting advice since 1949, our experts share tips to help you notice the little joys and nurture a garden that thrives. Read more and explore how the right plants and mindful moments can transform your outdoor space.
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Hedge Plants
Beech trees are a gardener’s delight, offering year-round interest, structural elegance, and rich autumnal colour. Experts in bareroot plants reveal how these versatile trees and hedges can thrive.
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If you fancy a fun winter trip and a chance to give young trees a better life, the National Trust Tree Planting Events at Penrose, Cornwall, are not to be missed. Running from November 26th to January 19th, these free events are perfect for those who love the countryside and don’t mind getting their hands muddy. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to tree planting, Ashridge – The Voice of Experience reminds you that helping trees thrive is a joy worth sharing.
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From the fiery leaves of acers to the deep mahogany bark of Tibetan cherry, autumn trees bring colour, texture, and interest to every garden. With guaranteed plants that grow, you can enjoy vibrant foliage, striking berries, and decorative bark without worry, making autumn and winter gardening a true delight.
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Hedge Plants
Hedges and trees are the backbone of the British countryside, offering shelter, food, and beauty for generations of wildlife. Experts in bareroot plants recommend planting from now until March, whether it’s a majestic oak, a flowering cherry, or a protective beech hedge.
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November’s autumnal colours offer a moment to pause and appreciate the garden’s small wonders. With advice from experts, it’s easy to choose the right trees—like acers, mountain ash, or cercis—that will bring vibrant foliage and seasonal interest year after year.
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Fruit Trees & Bushes
Pollination is key to a bumper fruit crop, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Benefit from Advice from Experts and Guaranteed Plants That Grow to make your orchard thrive.
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Ash dieback has spread across the UK since its discovery in 2012, leaving many tree owners worried. Learn how to identify the symptoms, distinguish natural leaf loss from infection, and take practical steps to protect your trees. Clear, science-based Planting Advice since 1949 from Ashridge helps you care for your ash trees with confidence.
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Planting trees isn’t just good for the planet — it can be a long-term investment too. Discover how oaks, walnuts, and other valuable timber trees can grow into a legacy worth thousands, even decades after you’re gone. Future-focused insight from Ashridge – The Voice of Experience , helping you plant wealth that lasts.
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If your shrubs or trees are struggling near a Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), the culprit may be juglone — a natural chemical that can stunt or kill sensitive plants. Learn how juglone works, why Black Walnuts use it, and which trees and shrubs can safely thrive nearby. Relax — Guaranteed Plants That Grow from Ashridge mean you can always replant with confidence and success.
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Fruit Trees & Bushes
Whether for hedging or forestry, bare-root stock outperforms container-grown plants in almost every way. Ashridge Nurseries explains why planting dormant, field-grown hedging and trees during the winter months saves money, benefits the environment, and produces stronger, more vigorous plants. From superior root development to easier planting and reduced risk of pests, discover why Ashridge – The Voice of Experience recommends bare-root stock for lasting success in your garden.
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Hedge Plants
Just planted a beech hedge? Discover how to transform a bare patch of garden into a beautiful, structured space. Our guide shares tips on soil preparation, planting, watering, and mulching to help your hedge thrive.
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Hedge Plants
Remove dead or diseased wood as needed, with planting advice since 1949 to guide you, and enjoy healthy, well-shaped plants all year round.
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Fruit Trees & Bushes
Homemade Elderflower Cordial RecipeLate May - June is Elderflower time!Elderflower cordial in the shops is expensive and can be a bit sickly…
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It Doesn't Seem Real Until it Happens to You Yes, folks, it finally happened to us. We had a good run, but…
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It crossed my mind this morning that we are in August. September is the other month of the equinox (exactly half a…
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Most trees are happy growing in heavy clay soil, as long as it does not get waterlogged in WinterClay soil is fertile…
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Fruit Trees & Bushes
What is the difference between a cobnut and a filbert? Are they the same thing, with regional variations of nomenclature? Quick Answers…
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Gardening
Requiring only a sharp saw or secateurs and the courage of your convictions, coppicing is a straightforward and satisfying winter job.This short…
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Gardening
Most of the damage caused to bareroot plants in cold, freezing conditions is to the delicate roots themselves.The roots are fine, fibrous…
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Trees
A video on why willows and drains should not be too close together...
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We’re slap-bang in the middle of bareroot planting season. And that’s something worth celebrating when you love trees and shrubs but are…
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It’s no exaggeration to describe oak trees as the national tree of Great Britain. They have been integral to our countryside for…
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According to the proverb, ‘To be happy for a year, get married; to be happy for life, plant a garden.'The right tree,…
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Broadly speaking, bay laurel plants, Laurus nobilis, are easygoing, low maintenance, aromatic evergreens that are a joy to grow.There are a handful…
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In what can only be a direct response to our post on the Skippinish Oak being made the Woodland Trust’s Tree of…
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Agroforestry is primarily practised by farmers, but elements are increasingly applied to homesteads and large gardens If agroforestry is new to you,…
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Somerset Bonsai Society is our absolute favourite Bonsai Society in Somerset. We love them so much that whenever they visit us, we…
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Hedge Plants
This article is primarily about preparing soil before planting trees (ornamental or fruiting), hedging, roses, and other shrubs.It won’t consider vegetable beds,…
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Tree roots will not grow through anything that is solid enough, including the concrete foundations of a modern building. Consider that tree…
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Laurus nobilis, Sweet Bay or Bay Laurel, is a smart evergreen tree, easy to clip as a hedge, ideal for training into…
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Fruit Trees & Bushes
When to Prune Crab Apple TreesThis video demonstrates a crab apple tree, and the same principles apply to a lot of other…
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Dutch elm disease (DED) is caused by Ophiostoma novo-ulmi and Ophiostoma ulmi fungi, which primarily attack members of the Ulmus family (Elm…
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You can find all the native British trees listed here, and we grow and sell most of them. Definition of native VS…
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Planting Willow & Poplar for Biomass Wood FuelDetails on many biomass related subjects.Biomass fuel is living or recently dead organic matter, such…
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Do Black Walnut Trees Kill Other Plants?The allelopathic (harmful to other plants) nature of Juglans nigra, Black Walnut, is widely thought to…
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Planting with a stake is optional but highly recommended.
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How to pleach a flat-headed Lime treePleaching trees creates a “hedge on stilts”. Many trees are suitable, and limes are ideal pleached…
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Hedge Plants
“Which month is best for planting?” is an age-old debate!You can plant trees or hedges at any time of year. There are…
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Moving Evergreens Without Killing ThemThis article is all about moving evergreens like box, yew or pyracantha.Moving plants is not complicated, but by…
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What Size Mature Tree Are You Looking For?When people want to buy a mature tree, they are usually thinking of the largest…
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Gardening
Compare Slit Planting VS Trench Planting Slit Planting Used for bareroot hedging & trees under 80cm Mainly for country hedges & forestry…
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Bareroot trees look like sticks! Compare standard & sapling sizes
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The managed woodland is a copse (coppice), the pruning action is to coppice
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Hedge Plants
Establishing trees & hedges should be kept clear of grass & weeds
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Picking on Huw Richards Inspires Us to Make Better Tree Planting VideosAt Ashridge, we feel a bit responsible for how well people…
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What is a Standard Tree? A standard tree is measured by its girth in CM at 1m above the ground, not by…
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Hedge Plants
Pruning woody plants is a big part of a gardener's life, and winter is when a lot of it gets done -…
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Hedge Plants
Open rabbit spirals quickly like a pro, smoothly separating rolls out into 5 individual guards Hedge spirals, rabbit guards, are manufactured in…
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