We have already mentioned the importance of pruning and trimming trees and shrubs to encourage the type of growth you want in 2015. There are many other things you can do to help your tree get noticed in Warwickshire in 2015. Love your Trees – Tread and Stake Your Trees The winter weather may have… Read more »
Get your Hedges ready for the Spring
Earlier in the year we suggest you stake trees and shrubs to encourage further growth. Now you need to think about feeding as all plants and living things thrive on the quality of the food they receive and for trees and shrubs and particularly hedges it is easy to forget they need food too. The… Read more »
Managing evergreens
An evergreen tree or shrub in your garden gives colour all year round. However, some are easier to manage than others. Recently we were called to a customer near Warwick who had tried to prune back some overgrown pencil Juniper trees. Usually these grow straight, tall and narrow like an arrow pointing towards the sky…. Read more »
Let in the light!
A tree or large shrub in a garden is a wonderful focal point, providing height, shade and interest throughout the year. However, over time, the height and shade can change from a benefit to a problem, but never fear, Chopwell Trees are here to help. In many gardens, the tree or shrub that was so perfect… Read more »
Last chance to Trim hedges
With spring coming earlier and earlier due to climate issues, the end of January is becoming the cut off (get it?) point for trimming hedges and trees. At Chopwell Trees we really don’t like to disturb these habitats once birds start nesting and increasingly they are starting to by the start of February. In the average garden, we… Read more »
New Year, New Garden?
Happy 2015 to you all! I hope you finished 2014 well, and you are all ready for 2015. January is often called the ‘dark month’, and I think this applies to gardens and outside spaces in particular. It is a real effort to get out there and actually there is not much you can do… Read more »
Creating an outdoor Christmas tree.
Originally Christmas trees were outdoor living specimens, decorated for Christmas, it is only relatively recently we have had the space and desire to have an indoor tree. If you have a tree, large shrub or hedge in your garden, you could decide to decorate it for Christmas. If you do, here are some handy hints… Read more »
Christmas Trees; Caring for a Real Tree
If you prefer an artificial tree, and I admit there are some lovely ones about, then this blog post is not for you. However if, like us, you love to have a real tree, with its scent of pine in your home for Christmas, read on as we share our top 5 tips to keep… Read more »
Late Autumn: the ideal time to understand how your tree grows
With almost all the leaves gone from the trees and the days drawing in, it is a perfect time to grab the camera and take artistic shots of sunrise or sunset through bare branches. On a crisp day it is possible to take shots like a pro without having to get up too early. If… Read more »
Jobs for November; Autumn Leaves
It has been a glorious October, with spectacular colours as the leaves turn and drop from trees and hedges. On paths and in parks there are lots of opportunities to relive childhood, scuffing the fallen leaves and searching for conkers. At home fallen leaves on paths and grass can cause problems. On paths after rain… Read more »
