Tree Planting

Big Heart Tree Care believe that every garden should have a tree, and whether your garden is large or small, urban or rural, a sun trap or shaded there is a tree to suit them all. Choose your tree wisely and you will have a wonderful garden feature which provides year round interest for many generations to enjoy.
But before you place your order you’ll need to do a little research and preparation.

• Many people take soil for granted however, in urban areas and many modern new build properties, the soil quality can be poor, shallow or contaminated (dig a 30cm hole to see if any rubble such as bricks are present).
• Your tree size and health will be limited by the quantity and quality of the soil.
• Try to choose a tree species which can tolerate the pH of the soil (this can be easily done with a ph reader of which can be purchased from your local hardware store).
• Likewise if the soil is waterlogged, dry, sandy or compacted chose a tree species which can tolerate these conditions (dig a 30cm hole to see if any free water flows and also if the solid is compact).

• Look out for frost pockets or excessive exposure (frost pockets are areas that usually occur in and area between to adjoins slopes where frosts are more likely to appear).
• Dry soils,
• Waterside locations
• Shady locations
• Coastal planting

It can help to look around at trees which are already growing in the area. What is growing well – what is not thriving? Are there any tree species which are known to be susceptible to pests and diseases in the area such as Ash or Elm?

• Trees can provide summer shade,
• Provide a windbreak,
• Reduce noise,
• Create privacy,
• Encourage wildlife,
• Provide fruit.
• Or simply look beautiful

The decision on whether to plant native trees or imports is a contentious one even amongst the professionals. Some Local Authorities insist on native planting. Although local native trees would be preferable in a rural setting, the unique environmental conditions which we find in today’s urban environment means that in some locations a non-native tree would do much better and be more sustainable with the forecast in global warming.

Why get a dull tree when you can have an ornamental specimen?

• Deciduous or evergreen?
• What shape? Upright, slender, tall, broad, vase shaped, pendulous (weeping)?
• Single stem or multi-stem?
• Vigorous or slow growing?
• Bark interest – texture and colour
• Leaf shape and colour – variegation
• Seasonal colour (autumn shades)
• Flowers
• Fruit

We plant trees range of shapes, forms and types of Big Heart Tree Care believe that every garden should have a tree, and whether your garden is large or small, urban or rural, a sun trap or shaded there is a tree to suit them all. Choose your tree wisely and you will have a wonderful garden feature which provides year round interest for many generations to enjoy.

But before you rush your order you need to do a little research and preparation.

• The only limitation for the size of your tree is the size of your budget. Bigger trees mean instant visual impact but larger trees require more post planting maintenance.
• Check the practicality of bringing a large tree into your garden. You’ll also need to confirm access and proximity to drainage.
• Think of the impact of the tree on any neighbours
• Don’t plant large trees under or close to overhead power or phone lines or telecommunication poles. Utility contractors are legally entitled to cut any tree which causes a nuisance or prevents the functioning of such equipment.

We can alleviate the confusion for you. Use our Arborscape Service. Our Arboricultural Consultant will undertake a site survey and with your input design an inspired tree plan for anything from 1-100 trees! Email Big Heart tree Care For more details!