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Plant a Shelterbelt
Suggested species for planting a
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You will be looking for two or more rows, much wider than a hedge. The ideal shelter does not stop the wind. A tall layer filters and slows the wind by about 50% while a dense lower layer provides a more solid barrier at ground level. The length of the sheltered zone extends up to 20 times the height of the trees. Why not include some fruiting trees and shrubs on the sheltered side or perhaps some useful timber?
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Birch is an important woodland tree. In the wild it is usually the first species to colonise more...
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The Walnut is a large handsome tree with dark green foliage. It is grown for timber and for the walnuts. more...
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Aspen grows well at altitude and in wet areas. It has a delicate shape and the leaves. more...
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The pear equivalent of the crab apple, though much less common. It makes a good addition to a hedgerow and more...
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Coppiced freely, osier willow is vigorous producing many rods each year. These were known as ‘withies’ meaning that. more...
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Rowan is compact and hardy and can withstand strong winds. Its leaves turn red in the autumn more...
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The alder can fix its own nitrogen and therefore survives in wet fields and alongside streams and rivers. more...
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This other native birch is an important tree for wildlife and shelter. Its name refers to white more...
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A large tree with smooth silvery bark the beech is widely planted but is only native to the South East corner of Wales. more...
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Commonly found on the edges of woodlands. It is compact, vigorous and requires light to do well. more...
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Traditionally used for cricket bats and often grown as pollards. A large important tree in the countryside more...
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An important small tree/shrub, hazels uses have ranged from coracles to charcoal, hurdles to basketry and the wattle in old plasterwork. more...
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The most common hedging plant, the hawthorn was often used as a boundary marker in the enclosure of common land. more...
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An attractive small shrub with bright orange berries. Sea buckthorn was one of the first colonisers after the last ice age. more...
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This small tree with bright yellow catkins is found widely in the countryside by the edges of streams and in hedges. more...
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A small shrub bearing colourful red berries that turn black in the autumn. They are bitter to the taste but important for more...
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This evergreen compact tree is slow growing and will withstand dense shade. It is often found growing more...
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More a shrub than a tree it produces pleasant white flowers in early summer, used in wine making and tea. more...
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A native fast growing shrub traditionally planted for hedges. Found naturally in chalk soils. more...
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A small tree its fruits resemble small plums, a bit larger than cherries. Like other Prunus its bright white blossom more...
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A shrub suited to wet areas and in hedges. Its leaves turn in the autumn leaving clusters of bright red berries. more...
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Economy Spiral
& Cane
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(mulch mat available separately)
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Spiral guards are an economical way to protect against rabbit damage. They also provide the tree with some protection from the weather. They are quick to attach and tend to last for around 5 to 7 years. Our guards are good quality 50mm wide and 2 ft tall. They expand with the tree. Our canes are good quality 12-14mm. Contact us for larger quantities of canes and guards.
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A chemical free approach to weeding, our mulch mats are woven polypropylene 50cm x 50cm with a pre cut slit for easier fitting. They also help to reduce moisture loss and to increase soil temperature. We can source biodegradable mats (min quantities will apply) or you could use old carpet tiles as an alternative.
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