Chopwell Trees
Caring for Your Trees and Hedges
Covering Warwickshire & the West Midlands
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Are you preparing for a happy Halloween? Maybe you are relived you are not going to have trick or treaters arriving at your door Whatever your feelings about the date, there are plenty of autumn treats happening now Autumn leaves We say it most years, but the leaves are truly spectacular this time. Look… Read more »
We are often asked what are the most important autumn jobs in the garden? As tree surgeons out first response is ‘arrange for Chopwell to come’ to cut your hedges, remove over hanging branches and inspect trees for damage and disease. After you have made that arrangement our top autumn jobs are…. Mow your lawn… Read more »
In the garden or the countryside we are always asking ‘what is it?’ Plant, birdsong, insect, butterfly; knowing what you are seeing and hearing enhances any experience. There are many apps and tips to find out more, some are free to use; all can help you and your companions engage more fully in a… Read more »
Be kind to your garden and plants they are going through a stressful time due to the weather. The recent hot dry spell followed by torrential rain has been tough for all living things including your garden. Be kind to your pots Keep watering and if possible stand a plant in a pot in a… Read more »
When clients ask What is the best way to help my garden through the summer heat and drought? The Chopwell answer is Mulch! Mulch is a protective layer between soil and sun, for pots, flowerbeds and grass. Mulch mowing Most mowers have a mulch option, where you lose the grass box and the cuttings are… Read more »
As the temperatures soar this week is your garden summer ready? It has been pretty dry all April so your garden is already dry. Time to start watering, particularly anything in pots or recently planted. Top tips for watering Water when plants are in the shade, ideally once the sun has moved round so… Read more »
As usual the March Weather is unpredictable, ranging from sunny and warm to sleet showers and strong winds. For gardeners March weather is always a challenge. When to plant, when to mow when to dig. Here at Chopwell we find March weather challenging too! Weeds start growing. If you can get into the garden the… Read more »
Slowly, subtly there are signs the seasons are changing from winter to Spring. Here at Chopwell we can work longer days as the light increases, although it is still rather muddy underfoot! What we notice as the seasons change Colour coming back into gardens with bulbs starting with snowdrops and aconite. Soon crocus, daffodils and… Read more »
Happy New Year! We hope 2025 has started well for you. The weather has dominated headlines recently leaving most of us with bedraggled gardens not looking their best. Now is the time to dream and plan your garden for 2025. When Chopwell clients ask us how to improve their garden we usually ask them… Read more »
The autumn colour has been lat its best during half term this year. We hope you have had a chance to enjoy the range of colours in your garden, local parks and countryside. Autumn Colour for your garden For spectacular leaves, both shapes and colours Acers are a firm favourite. There are many varieties, in… Read more »
