Do you sometimes find yourself looking out into your garden and wishing you had a line of trees bordering the edge of your property to shield and protect your privacy, or a large tree in the centre of your garden to provide shade from the sun?
Having a vision is one thing, but one area that many clients get stuck on is executing that vision and bringing their tree goals to life in a way that’s sensitive to the surrounding environment and kind to the tree itself.
Planting trees in your garden isn’t just about picking a nice-looking tree and putting it in the ground. There’s a lot more to it than that – which is where you need the skills and expertise of experienced tree surgeons in Essex.
1. Choosing the Right Tree
The first and most important part of tree planting comes in identifying the best kind of tree that will serve your needs and suit your vision, while also complimenting the environment, soil type, and biodiversity of your garden or outside space.
So often we meet clients who want a specific type of tree, not realising that the species will not thrive in their outside space and will likely become damaged as a result. Having a professional team to make recommendations that bridge your needs with the local area and with what they know will row well and thrive in your surroundings, is key to a successful and long-standing tree for your garden.
2. Understanding Permissions
Have you ever thought about the planning implications of planting trees or even hedges, specifically on the borders of your property?
While not always an issue, sometimes we find that hedge and tree planting needs to be approved by local councils or by neighbours, to avoid the risk of fines or planning issues being brought up subsequent to the work being carried out to plant the tree.
Working with a professional tree surgeon will put this front of mind, ensuring you’re able to plant the tree you want where you want it.
3. Planting and Aftercare
Finally, planting a tree in your garden does not mark the end of the process for you. Trees need care and attention in order to thrive, with pruning and even pollarding considered necessary interventions that protect the lifespan and structure of the tree.
Following the safe planting of the tree, considering everything from the depth of the tree to its position and the soil it’s planted in, a professional tree surgeon will recommend the best aftercare process and will offer maintenance services that include regular support.
Professional tree surgeons are trained to not just carry out tree work but to navigate the complexities of aftercare services, working at height and identifying the best species for different sites and locations. Finding a local tree surgeon is the best investment you can make into the structure of your garden – so don’t hesitate to give them a call!