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 »
Posts Tagged: trees
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 »
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 »
October; the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness
October brings autumn and the colours are likely to be spectacular this year. Already in our local parks and open spaces the trees are beginning to turn; changing from sober summer green to vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. If you get a chance, do visit an arboretum, such as Batsford, near Morton in Marsh, you… Read more »
The late summer garden blues
Is your garden looking a bit tired? Maybe it has the late summer blues; when the annual flowers are leggy, untidy and almost finished. The final blooms of roses are scattered across the bushes, and beautiful upright plants are bashed about by rain and wind. It’s easy to fall out of love with your garden… Read more »
Is it nearly Autumn?
I don’t like to be the first to say this; I think our trees know autumn is coming early this year. Have you noticed the chestnut trees in our local parks? There are some beauties in St Nicholas Park Warwick, Jephson Gardens Leamington and Abbey Fields in Kenilworth among others. The chestnut leaves are turning… Read more »
Mulch, A Trees Best Friend
Aren’t we are having a beautiful summer? And if you remember I did notice the trees were predicting this back in April (see 29 April blog), but how are your plants doing? Let me share a not very well kept secret to keep your plants, be they hedges, trees, shrubs, vegetables or flowers growing well. … Read more »
