It can be quite confusing when terms like “native” hedge are often quoted. Generally speaking, it means a traditional hedge where the constituents are all naturally occurring in the British Isles.
(more…)We’ve put togehter this guide to help you with some of the common questions we get asked about screening trees. (more…)
It is important to seek professional help when considering which plants or trees to use in your planting scheme.
(more…)Installing an instant hedge allows you to benefit from the advantages of a mature or semi-mature hedge without waiting, perhaps many years, for smaller plants to grow in size.
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Japanese Maple trees provide stunning colour and vibrancy to any garden, particularly shades of red, orange and even gold in the Autumn time.
(more…)If you’ve been browsing our website looking for Olive plants (Olea europaea), you will of noticed we no longer have any Olive trees listed for sale. (more…)
We’ve recently noticed a growing number of customers looking for screening tree solutions for new build gardens, especially screens that they can establish as quickly as possible to gain immediate natural privacy.
A frequent concern for homeowners in new build estates is the lack of privacy in their rear gardens due to overlooking windows. We also frequently encounter customers in these developments who are looking to replace dead or defoliated trees that were planted prior to them moving in. This is a recurring issue that often occurs because the initial planting was rushed or the correct aftercare wasn’t provided. To help avoid this, we have also shared the best practices for ensuring that any new or replacement trees stay healthy and thrive.
We were recently approached to suggest a suitable screening tree solution for a new build estate in Braintree, Essex.
For this particular customer, we needed to find a year-round screening solution that would reach a mature height of approximately 5 metres. It was also important that the screen be evergreen, reliable, and straight forward in terms of maintenance. The customer also specified that the planting location would be about ten metres away from buildings. This constraint meant we had to avoid large, high-moisture demanding trees due to the potential problems they can create.
Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) met this requirement perfectly as it is disease-resistant, particularly tolerant of cold winds, and requires minimal maintenance. Seen here in standard form, with a clear stem and a full, dense head of foliage, these trees were effectively planted against a fence to block the view of the house behind the garden!
This installation achieved 80% coverage immediately, with fuller coverage expected to take a maximum of two growing seasons. Our customer now has an instant screen so they can start to immediately enjoy privacy in their garden.
We also made sure to provide guidance on the best methods for maintaining healthy trees. The most important thing for this customer to do is maintain a regular watering schedule. Following this schedule over the first few growing seasons will ensure that the soil stays moist. For more detailed information, please take a look at our article on watering newly planted trees!
We’re always happy to offer advice on selecting the right screening tree for your garden. We also deliver throughout mainland UK. Don’t worry if you’re not local to the tree nursery, even some of our larger mature trees can be sent to you within 24 hours with specialist delivery experts!
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It must be quite apparent to anyone driving in southern England just how many trees have been unable to survive the drought conditions.
Trees and plants make fantastic gifts, we’ve picked out a few of our favourites below.
(more…)A fresh wave of British Summer sun has meant watering your garden is now more important than ever, which is often difficult without an elaborate system of timers and pipes for irrigation.
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.
If you are looking for specific evergreen trees, Photinia, Leylandii hedging, Leylandii trees, instant hedging or shrubs, use the search bar at the top of the page
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