Blog – tagged "tree" – Hayes Garden World

March 3, 2025

How to plant a tree

Planting a tree has so many benefits for the planet, wildlife, shielding your garden from prying eyes and for just appreciating their beauty. All this can be possible even if you only plant a small species in a container, so do a bit of research and plant a tree suitable for your outdoor space.

February 21, 2025

Best trees for spring blossom

After a long winter one of the most hopeful signs that spring is on the way is a tree full of delicious blossom. Not only does it lift our spirits it is a valuable early source of nectar. This blog will give you some ideas for planting the best value trees to give you spring blossom.

February 2, 2025

Grow small trees in a pot

Not all of us are blessed with a good sized garden in which to grow a tree so have to grow plants in containers. Read the blog to give you ideas on planting trees in containers and choosing the right specimen.

January 8, 2025

Time to plant a hedge

Hedges are extremely beneficial for wildlife and can act as a windbreak in your garden so if you are considering uprooting that old fence and planting a hedge this blog will give you some tips on how to do this.

January 3, 2025

Why grow a tree? 12 reasons

Trees are crucial in the fight against climate change and many of us are capable of growing one, even in a small space. This blog gives you 12 good reasons to grow your own tree.

January 1, 2025

Now is the time to plant bare root soft fruit, trees and hedging

Anyone who grows their own fruit and veg will want to grow soft fruit and you will also know that they are expensive to buy potted so save money by buying bare root over the winter. Plant in late autumn when the soil is still warm and they will establish a good root system before spring.

January 1, 2025

Plant underneath a mixed native hedge to give you spring colour

Many of us are embracing a more wildlife friendly approach to gardening and a mixed native hedge is one of the best ways to provide a range of environmental benefits. This blog gives you some idea of what to plant at the base in spring before the hedge breaks into leaf and the hedge bottom becomes too dark.

January 1, 2025

Best trees to give you colour in spring

Most of us can grow a tree even if it is only in a container in the backyard. They provide a whole range of wildlife benefits and help combat global warming so why not buy one which will light up your spring. This blog gives you a range of trees which will look attractive at the start of the season.

January 1, 2025

Best spring bulbs for a woodland garden

A woodland garden can be a bit lacklustre for many months of the year but with a bit of planning you can have interest for more of the year. This guide will take you through the bulbs readily available in garden centres.

October 1, 2024

Why Do Leaves Turn Colour In Autumn?

Autumn can be a spectacular time of year but why do the trees turn colour at this time of year, this blog explains the simple science behind this phenomenon.

July 20, 2024

How To Preserve Apples

If you have the space in your garden why not grow an apple tree, just one tree will yield plenty of delicious pesticide free fruit over the winter. Family trees have more than one variety on the same tree so you don't need a pollinator. If your apples won't store over the winter you can still juice, freeze, puree or dry to keep you fed over the winter

May 7, 2024

How To Grow Tasty Tropical Fruit

Tropical fruits are not the easiest to grow and may only be possible in a heated greenhouse or a frost free hot sunny sheltered position. Even so they are worth a spot in the garden, many making attractive trees giving you height in a sunny garden.

May 7, 2024

Best Tips For Buying Garden Plants

This blog explains how to go about buying your garden plants to achieve your perfect garden space rather than having no plan and ending up being unhappy with your choices.

May 7, 2024

How To Grow An Olive Tree (Olea Europaea) In A Pot Or Container

An olive tree in a container can be a gorgeous reminder of a fabulous Mediterranean holiday but they do need a bit of extra care in order to survive in our cold wet climate.

May 7, 2024

How To Grow A Profusion Of Paeonies

Paeonies produce the most luscious blooms, unfortunately they don't last long but they are worth a place in the herbaceous border. They can be quite tricky to grow but if you follow these tips you should be successful.

January 1, 2023

Best tips for Buying a Real Christmas Tree

We all want the perfect Christmas tree and this blog takes you through the points to consider when you go hunting for that ideal real tree. Even if it's less than perfect when you get it home there are some decorating tricks you can adopt to cover up it's imperfections.