A year in your garden’s trees
Knowing what to do and when makes trees healthier and jobs cheaper. Here is our simple through the year guide.
What to do, and when
Mar to May
Spring
- Trim evergreen hedges once nesting allows
- Plant new trees while the soil is moist
- Check for storm damage from winter
- Book summer pruning early
Jun to Aug
Summer
- Light pruning of fast growing trees
- Cut hedges once nesting is over
- Spot dead branches, easiest to see in leaf
- Water young trees in dry spells
Sep to Nov
Autumn
- The best time to plan bigger work
- Cut deciduous hedges
- Clear leaves from lawns and gutters
- Book winter felling before it fills up
Dec to Feb
Winter
- Best time for major pruning and felling
- Easy to see the shape of bare trees
- Ground is firm, so less lawn damage
- Storm visits peak, so call early
Six signs a tree needs a closer look
Spotted one of these? A quick visit now can save a bigger job later.
- Dead branches in summerBare twigs when everything else is in leaf.
- Fungus at the baseBrackets or mushrooms can mean the roots are decaying.
- Cracks or splitsEspecially where a branch meets the trunk.
- A sudden leanA tree that has started to tilt needs checking quickly.
- Branches touching the roofThey scrape tiles and drop debris into gutters.
- Hollow or soft woodTap the trunk. A dull, hollow sound is worth a look.
Not sure about a tree?
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