Here we detail our top native bare root hedging plants, along with our complete hedging packs and biodegradable accessories.
(more…)Topiary is a fantastic option for a range of garden sizes and shapes..
You have put a lot of time and thought into which tree or shrub you want, how big it’s going to get and where you are going to put it, so don’t miss out on giving it the best possible start in its new carefully selected home. This is our guide on how to use Rootgrow with container grown plants and bare root hedging.
One of the questions we hear most often is, “How can I use Photinia trees for screening?”. In this article, we’ll explore how evergreens like Photinia Red Robin can transform a bare space while screening overlooked windows and hiding unsightly views. This is an ideal solution for anyone preparing for a house sale. We’ll also suggest plant combinations to help make an empty new build garden appear more established!
New build homes are often built in close proximity, so there is a good chance your brand new house is overlooked. In this instance, achieving garden privacy was the goal, so choosing a evergreen Photinia Red Robin tree was always going to be a good choice.
Photinia Red Robin are a fast-growing, easy to maintain variety that boast beautiful red new growth. A superb choice for enhancing garden privacy and appeal, our Photinia standards currently stand at 3m with 6ft clear stems. Opting for these Photinia standard in this planting scheme meant that we could transform this garden with screening above the fence line while allowing space to underplant with shrubs and plants commonly found at garden centres!
After establishing the size of the current bed, we knew the space available was limited. Because of this, we carefully selected a mix of plants to achieve the right balance for the area. By designing two combinations it meant that we could suit the customers style and tastes. We were also mindful about choosing varieties known for their ease of maintenance, ensuring they remain neat and attractive throughout the year. This design features Euonymus ‘Emerald Gaiety’ at the front of the bed, with Euonymus japonica president behind. Both plants have been neatly positioned in front of the Photinia standards.
Evergreen screening trees with instant coverage for your house or garden.
Proper watering is crucial for the growth and health of your tree. Here we have provided some practice guidelines with advice on how to water your trees and create optimal conditions especially during a heatwave.
(more…)Tree staking is crucial when planting as it plays a vital role in its successful establishment. Staking supports the young tree, allowing its roots to spread and firmly anchor in the ground, while also providing stability against windy weather. To give your newly planted tree the best possible start, we offer a range of tree planting kits. Our selection includes the Value, Heavy Duty, Irrigated, Nutrient, and Premium kits, each tailored to different needs and environments. Explore these kits below!
Our value planting pack contains the bare essentials needed for planting. This kit contains a 6ft, 7ft or 8ft round, peeled, pointed and pressure treated stake and a rubber tree tie. It is ideal for smaller trees or sheltered spots!
Like our value planting kit, our heavy duty kit contains the essential planting accompaniments needed when planting a tree. However, this kit contains two 6ft, 7ft or 8ft stakes for additional support. Ideal for larger trees or windy/exposed areas, this kit also contains a tree pad, rubber tree tie and crossbar.
Our irrigated tree planting kit is recommended for instances where a tree would significantly benefit from the use of a watering aid. This kit contains a 6ft, 7ft or 8ft stake, a rubber tree tie, and a root rain irrigation system. This is an easy to install watering aid which delivers water directly to the roots via a perforated tube which is buried around the rootball during the planting process.
Our nutrient tree planting kit contains the feed and mycorrhizal fungi needed to kick-start the first year tree establishment and root growth. This kit contains a 6ft, 7ft or 8ft stake, a rubber tree tie, a 150g bag of Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi and a 1kg bag of After Plant – Tree and Shrub First Year Feed.
Rootgrow – Contains mycorrhizal fungi which significantly reduces root colonisation time during the first year. Within as little as four weeks the fungi will have created an entire secondary root system that naturally increases nutrient and water uptake helping to support the tree for the rest of it’s lifetime.
Afterplant – A refined plant feed tailored to the needs of all trees and shrubs.
Our premium planting kit contains everything you need to kick-start your trees first year of establishment and root growth. This kit contains a 6ft, 7ft or 8ft stake, a rubber tree tie, a root rain irrigation system, a 150g bag of Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi and a 1kg bag of After Plant – Tree and Shrub First Year Feed. This planting kit will help to support the tree, aid watering of the tree and add nutrients to the soil throughout the growing season.
Although our tree planting kits will help to support the tree and ensure that water is delivered directly to the roots (depending on which kit you choose). It is important to maintain a regular watering schedule to keep the soil moist. For more information check out our article on watering newly planted trees!
We can also supply tree watering bags if it is difficult for you to maintain a regular schedule over an extended period of time. These bags are able to hold 75 litres of water that is slowly delivered to the roots overtime. These watering bags allow more of the water to be absorbed deeper into the soil to promote deeper root establishment!
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Rhyncosperum jasminoides (Jasmine) is a vigorous ever green climber with fragrant white flowers.
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We were delighted to plant a 4-metre Monkey Puzzle tree for one of our returning customers this week.
You can buy trees, hedging, shrubs and topiary online by browsing our website.
If you do not see a plant or size that is suitable for you then please call as we stock a wide variety of plants in our tree nursery. It’s worth noting that many other websites sell other people’s stock (i.e. they act as an agent) so you cannot view the products at their own site. At King & Co, all of our advertised plants are available for viewing at our tree nursery in Rayne, near Braintree, situated just over an hours drive out of London.
Our knowledgeable and experienced tree nursery staff are always contactable via phone on 01376 340469 or if you have any questions regarding any of our trees or accessories.
If you cannot see what you require on our website, please complete the enquiry form. We will give it our urgent attention and will get back to you shortly with a solution that meets your needs.
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