Native trees are species that have naturally established in the UK. They’ve adapted to the climate and environment over thousands of years. Choosing them is a great way to celebrate the beauty, character and biodiversity of Britain’s flora. Plus, they often match the local landscape. This helps them blend easily into their surroundings. Want to plant native? Check out our top 10 native trees!
Common alder thrives where other trees struggle. It handles poorly drained soils and wetter areas, making it perfect for riversides, wetlands and coastal spots. Its roots also help stabilise banks, while its catkins and leaves support a wide range of wildlife.
Hazel is a firm favourite for both people and wildlife. Its nuts provide food for birds and small mammals, while its dense branches offer great shelter. It’s also easy to coppice, making it ideal for traditional woodland management. Whether in hedges, gardens, parks or woodlands, hazel adds structure, life and seasonal interest to any space.
Field maple is the UK’s only native maple, and it’s as versatile as it is attractive. It works well in medium to large gardens, parks and woodlands, offering golden autumn colour and dense, wildlife-friendly foliage. You’ll also spot it in hedgerows across the countryside!
Beech offers year-round interest. Its leaves often stay on the tree through winter, giving great seasonal cover. Green beech has glossy, bright green leaves that turn orange and brown in autumn. Purple beech leaves shift from greenish-purple in spring to deep copper and red by late autumn!
Like beech, Hornbeam keeps its leaves through much of the winter, offering reliable cover in colder months. It’s a popular choice for hedging and screening, and works well in both woodlands and open spaces. Even better, hornbeam thrives in clay soil, making it a tough and versatile option for tricky sites.
Three of our favourite native fruiting apples are the Bramley, Cox’s Orange Pippin and Discovery. Each offers delicious fruit and classic British character. Our fruit trees are grown on a semi-dwarfing rootstock (MM106), which produces strong, healthy trees that reach a manageable height of around five metres (perfect for gardens and orchards).
Rowan brings beauty through the seasons. In spring, it’s covered in clusters of white flowers, followed by bright red berries in autumn that attract birds. This hardy native is a versatile choice for adding colour, interest and wildlife value all year round.
Wild cherry stands out with its red-banded bark, white spring blossom, and heart-shaped fruit. It’s loved for its stunning seasonal display and is a favourite of both people and wildlife. Plant it for beauty, biodiversity, and a touch of spring interest.
Silver birch is a graceful tree with striking bark and delicate leaves. This fast growing, elegant tree is very popular in gardens and rewilding projects. Its airy canopy lets light through, supporting a rich variety of wildlife beneath.
English oak is a true British icon. Its sturdy branches and deep green leaves create a majestic presence. This long-lived tree supports hundreds of wildlife species, making it vital for nature. It’s perfect for parks, woodlands and large gardens.
Owing to Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) we are currently unable to stock any Oak over 8-10cm girth!
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Autumn is a great time to plant trees as the soil is still warm from summer, but moisture levels are rising. This helps young roots settle in before winter arrives. Whether you’re adding colour, structure or wildlife value to your garden, planting in autumn sets the stage for a spectacular display. Here are our top 5 ornamental trees to plant for a stunning, blossom-filled spring!
If you want your garden to burst into life in spring, ornamental cherries are hard to beat. With their show-stopping blossoms and graceful forms, they bring instant beauty and timeless charm. Three of our favourites include:
‘Kanzan’. One of the most popular flowering cherries, ‘Kanzan’ puts on a truly spectacular show. In mid to late spring, its branches are smothered in rich, double pink blossom. It also makes a real statement in medium to large gardens, with its strong, upright shape that matures into a spreading crown!
‘Amanogawa’. Ideal for smaller gardens, this Cherry has a narrow, upright habit that fits perfectly in tight spaces. Its semi-double, pale pink flowers appear in vertical sprays up the columnar branches in late spring and its autumn foliage brings warm orange and red tones.
‘Autumnalis Rosea’. This unique cherry that flowers not once, but twice! You’ll see delicate, pale pink blossoms appear sporadically from November through winter, followed by a fuller flush in early spring. Compact and charming, it brings a soft touch of colour when little else is blooming.
Perfect for: Small to large gardens and seasonal interest
Crab apples are a fantastic choice for year-round interest as well as their support to pollinators and birds. Known for their beautiful spring blossom and eye-catching fruit, two varieties we love are:
‘Red Sentinel’. In spring this Crab apple bursts into clusters of white blossom that attract bees and pollinators. Its glossy red fruits then steal the show later in the year. Compact and tidy, it’s perfect for gardens of all sizes.
‘Street Parade’. The variety produces masses of pink-flushed white flowers in spring, followed by attractive, dark red fruits. With a neat, upright form, it’s ideal for driveways, pavements, and smaller gardens.
Perfect for: Pollinator-friendly gardens and bursts of seasonal interest
Hawthorns are a classic choice for structure and seasonal interest. They are known for their spring blossom, autumn colour and ability to support birds and pollinators alike. Both tough and beautiful, two standout varieties include:
‘Paul’s Scarlet’. This ornamental hawthorn is a real showstopper, producing dense clusters of double, deep pink to red flowers in late spring. Its rich green foliage turns golden in autumn, often accompanied by small red haws that birds love.
Prunifolia. This variety is cherished for its glossy, dark green leaves that resemble cherry or plum foliage. It flowers in late spring with creamy-white blooms and produces abundant red fruits in autumn, paired with vivid orange and red leaf colour.
Perfect for: Wildlife-friendly gardens and seasonal displays of blossom and berries.
Amelanchiers are graceful, multi-season trees that bring elegance and charm to any garden. Celebrated for their delicate blossom, vibrant autumn colour and wildlife-friendly berries, they’re ideal for adding subtle beauty without overwhelming a space. Two of our top picks are:
‘Robin Hill’. A refined, upright tree that’s perfect for urban or smaller gardens. In early spring, it bursts into soft pink buds that open to pale blush-white flowers, attracting pollinators. As the year progresses, it develops small, purple-black fruits loved by birds, followed by striking orange-red autumn foliage.
Lamarkii. Known for its year-round interest, this variety is one of the first trees to bloom in spring, with star-shaped white flowers that light up the garden. These are followed by berries and a fiery display of foliage in autumn. Naturally compact and bushy, it works well as a small tree or large shrub.
Perfect for: Small gardens, mixed borders and seasonal interest all year round.
Ornamental pears are an excellent choice for structure and year-round appeal. ‘Chanticleer’ is an upright tree with a tidy, conical shape that makes it ideal for avenues, driveways, or tight spaces. It produces a profusion of white blossom in early spring that is great for pollinators. Its glossy green leaves stay fresh-looking throughout summer, turning rich shades of red and purple in autumn. It is a versatile favourite for both urban and garden planting!
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The bare root season start typically runs from November to March, coinciding with the dormant season. You can prepare for the bare root season by pre-ordering your plants. We start accepting pre-orders for bare root hedging plants in September or October. To pre-order, simply email our sales team with your requirements. We’ll provide a quote based on the quantity you need and add you to our contact board to keep you informed when the plants are ready.
Bare Root plants are grown in a field and then lifted without soil around their roots during the dormancy period. They are then graded ready for transport and planting. For planting to be successful, the soil must be cool enough to ensure the plants are not actively growing. This is why this season falls firmly within the colder months of the year.
Some of the benefits of planting bare root include:
Quantities. If you’re planting 40-60 cm or 60-90 cm tall plants in a clear run, aim for five plants per metre in a double staggered row. This spacing helps create a dense native hedge quickly and effectively. A small failure rate of around 5% is normal. So, when planning, always order a few extra plants to account for possible losses.
Accessories. To give your new hedge the best start, we recommend using canes and guards. These accessories offer crucial protection against common predators like voles, rabbits, and deer. Beyond protection, they also provide essential support for young plants, encouraging upright growth. This support plays a significant role in boosting their survival and successful establishment.
Planting. Bare root plants are much easier to install as it isn’t as difficult to manoeuvre them around. We also recommend that you plant using the ‘notch planting’ technique as it is a quick process that avoids digging huge planting pits that require laborious backfilling. When ‘notch planting’ you should…
1. ‘Heel in’ tight to ensure good soil/root contact, you should have to tug the plant quite hard to remove it.
2. Make sure that the roots are moist.
3. Open up a slit in the soil, push a spade few inches deep and move back and forward.
4. Slide the root of your bareroot plant into the slit, up to the nursery soil mark.
Don’t remove the hedging plants from the box or bag before you plant. Exposure to sun or drying winds may lead to root desiccation and eventual failure.
Aftercare. It is important that you continue to care for the plants after installation. Adding a layer of mulch, such as wood chips, around your trees is a great way to reduce weed competition and help the soil retain moisture. For continued healthy and vigorous growth, we recommend topping up the mulch annually in the spring. By maintaining this practice in the early years following planting, you could see as much as one-third extra growth per year!
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Winter gardens often feel dull and lifeless. But with the right planting choices, they can become vibrant, even in the coldest months. Knowing how to brighten winter landscapes starts with selecting trees that offer structure, colour and texture when everything else fades. Let’s explore our favourite varieties, why they work and how to use them effectively!
Himalayan birch is one of our favourite candidates for winter gardens. It has a bright white bark that shines through the colder months, glowing against darker backdrops. This striking contrast brings light and interest to even the gloomiest winter days. Its crown is airy and open too, so it won’t cast heavy shade. That makes it perfect for gardens of any size, adding height and elegance without overwhelming the space.
Green and purple beech both offer year-round interest and strong structure. Though deciduous, they hold onto their dry, coppery leaves through winter (unless we have a harsh winter). This foliage adds movement, creates shelter and warms up bare spaces. Green beech reflects more light, helping to brighten shaded corners. Purple beech adds depth and makes pale features, like snow, white bark, or evergreens, stand out.
Known for its blue-green, twisted needles, Scots pine provides a splash of colour that creates a striking contrast against grey winter landscapes. It also produces brown cones after pollination, adding extra detail and seasonal charm.
Winged spindle has dark green, oval leaves turn a brilliant red, creating a spectacular display. A great choice for seasonal interest, this plant also shines in winter. Once the leaves fall, the stems reveal thin, raised ridges known as “wings.” These corky edges add striking texture and structure to the bare winter landscape, and give the plant its common name. Thanks to this unique feature, Winged spindle remains visually interesting even in the coldest months.
Pyracantha is an excellent evergreen plant known for its sharp thorns and vibrant autumn berries. It’s a great choice for attracting wildlife and can also serve as an effective defensive barrier. These plants can also create an attractive feature when trained to a wireframe and attached to a fence or wall.
Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) is one of our top picks for screening and hedging. Its dense, glossy foliage creates instant privacy and structure. Even better, it holds its leaves all year, keeping gardens green through every season. In this guide to Portuguese laurel we’ll show you why it’s a must-have for any garden.
Portuguese laurel has dark green, slightly glossy leaves that grow from young stems with a purple tint. In spring, it produces clusters of fragrant white flowers that contrast beautifully with the foliage. By autumn, small purple fruits appear, adding seasonal interest. This plant grows with a naturally dense habit and can reach 6–8 metres when mature. Although it grows more slowly than Cherry laurel, it holds its form well with minimal pruning. Yearly clipping will help to maintain a clean, solid shape. At King & Co, we offer Portuguese laurel in tree, hedging, and ball forms…
Our current stock of Portuguese laurel features a clear stem of around 1.6m, with a dense head of foliage measuring 90–110cm. This sits neatly above a standard 6ft fence, creating a stilted hedge that adds height and privacy without taking up much ground space.
These trees are perfect for screening unwanted views, such as neighbouring windows, satellite dishes, or extensions. For a continuous screen, we recommend planting them 1.2–1.5m apart. However, you can also use a single tree in a key spot to block a specific view.
We also stock hedging plants that are branched from ground level. These hedging plants are ideal for marking garden borders, softening fence lines or screening low-level views like roads and footpaths. They clip easily into a neat, formal hedge but also look great when left slightly looser for a more natural feel.
Available sizes (left to right): 80–100cm, 1.2–1.4m and 2–2.25m tall
Clipped balls are perfect for adding year-round structure, form and interest to any garden. They work well in formal designs, on either side of a doorway or path, or as standalone features in beds and borders. They’re also great for softening hard landscaping, adding rhythm to planting schemes, or creating focal points in modern or traditional settings.
Portuguese laurel is great for this as it holds a neat, rounded shape with minimal maintenance. It also tolerates regular clipping, so it’s easy to keep them looking crisp and defined throughout the year!
Choosing shrubs known for their ornamental value is a smart and stylish way to bring structure, colour and interest to outdoor spaces. At King & Co, we stock a selection of shrubs, from neat, low-maintenance evergreens to seasonal showstoppers with vibrant foliage or flowers. These versatile plants can be used to frame paths, soften hard edges or add height and texture without overwhelming the space. By choosing the right varieties, you can enjoy year-round appeal in even the most limited garden settings. Here, we’ve highlighted our favourite ornamental shrubs for small gardens!
Dogwoods are known for their vibrant winter stems and striking seasonal foliage. One standout variety is Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’. This eye-catching shrub features green leaves with creamy-white edges in summer and bright red stems in winter. It’s a great choice for adding strong contrast to bare garden spaces during colder months.
Photinia is known for its glossy evergreen foliage and colourful new growth. It’s an excellent choice for hedging or as a standout specimen in a mixed border. One of our favourite varieties for small gardens is Photinia ‘Carré Rouge’. This compact, ornamental shrub features deep green leaves and vibrant red new shoots. Its red foliage is richer and longer-lasting than that of many other Photinia varieties. It also grows slower and stays smaller than other Photinia varieties, making it ideal for small gardens, containers or low hedges. It’s a great choice for adding bold colour and evergreen structure without overwhelming the space.
Cotinus, or smoke bush, is a deciduous shrub with bold foliage and strong form. It gets its name from the hazy, smoke-like flower plumes that appear in summer. These soft, clouded blooms add a unique texture to the garden.
One standout variety is ‘Golden Lady’. It has rounded leaves that open warm orange, turn golden yellow in summer and glow rich orange again in autumn. By mid-summer, pink, feathery plumes rise above the foliage, adding a soft, smoky effect. It’s a great choice for bringing colour, structure and contrast to borders, mixed plantings or as a striking standalone feature.
Nandina, commonly known as heavenly bamboo, is a tough, evergreen shrub loved for its colourful, ever-changing foliage and low maintenance nature.
‘Gulf Stream’ in particular, is a compact variety that brings vibrant colour and a neat, structured form. In spring, fresh growth emerges in shades of bronze and orange. By summer, the foliage deepens to green, then transforms into rich reds and golds in autumn (lasting well into winter). In summer, it also produces delicate white flowers, sometimes followed by clusters of bright red berries. With its dense, rounded shape and fine-textured leaves, it’s perfect for borders, containers or low hedging. Its small size and tidy habit make it ideal for compact spaces, adding year-round interest without taking over the garden.
Viburnum tinus is a reliable, evergreen shrub known for its year-round structure and winter blooms. It’s easy to grow, low-maintenance, and ideal for bringing colour to the garden during the colder months.
‘Eve Price’ is a popular compact variety, perfect for smaller spaces. It features glossy, dark green leaves and a dense, rounded habit. From late winter into early spring, it produces clusters of pale pink buds that open into white flowers, brightening up the garden when little else is in bloom. These are often followed by small dark berries, which attract birds and other wildlife.
Topiary is perfect for adding structure and definition to your garden, especially in formal settings, modern landscapes or compact spaces. Some of our most popular topiary forms include clipped balls, elegant cones, spirals and half or quarter standard trees. Whether you’re framing an entrance, adding height or creating a focal point, topiary offers endless design potential. In this article, we’ll explore how these classic shapes can transform your outdoor space.
Ligustrum delavayanum is a compact evergreen shrub with dark green, ovate leaves. It has small clusters of tiny white flowers in the spring, and ovoid blue-black fruits in the autumn.
Our pom-poms have been impeccably clipped to feature three or four balls of foliage. They are ideal for adding both height and visual appeal to smaller or formal gardens. They also create a particularly striking display when placed near doorways or along driveways.
We also stock Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Castlewellan Gold’ pom-poms. These plants have flat sprays of light green, scalelike, foliage that has been trimmed to create an eye catching architectural feature.
Clipped balls are a great way to add structure and definition to your garden. Especially if they’re evergreen as this effect will last all year-round. Varieties like Prunus lusitanica, Ilex crenata or Photinia ‘Carre Rouge’ are great for this because they offer the ideal combination of evergreen foliage, dense growth and resilience, making them standout choices for neatly clipped, long-lasting topiary.
Similar to topiary balls, clipped cones are good for adding structure, height and year-round interest to your garden. Their strong, upright shape makes them ideal for framing entrances, lining pathways, or creating striking focal points. Easy to maintain and evergreen, they offer a bold, architectural look with minimal effort.
Half and quarter standard trees are perfect for adding height and interest without overwhelming a space. With a clear stem and a neatly clipped head, they create a formal, lollipop-like shape that works well in pots, borders or as a repeating feature. Like topiary pom-poms, balls and cones, they offer year-round structure and are easy to maintain with occasional trimming.
In The Best Architectural Plants to Define Your Garden (Part One), we looked at how topiary spirals, pom-poms, Italian cypress, Euonymus and Japanese maple can add striking architectural form to your outdoor space. Now, in Part Two, we’ve highlighted our favourite half standards and discussed how Bamboo and Dogwood can be used to introduce strong structural elements to the garden.
If you’re aiming to add structured beauty at eye level, ½ standard trees offer a perfect blend of form and function. With a straight, clean stem and a neatly shaped canopy above, they’re well-suited to compact spaces or planting in rows for a tidy, uniform effect.
Photinia ‘Pink Marble’ has eye-catching red new growth and beautiful variegated leaves in shades of green, white, and pink. It adds year-round interest and works well as a hedge, screen or feature plant. We stock Photinia ‘Pink Marble’ in 1/2 standard, bushy, and espalier forms to suit a variety of garden styles.
Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) – Dense and hardy, they’re ideal for creating elegant borders or refined screens.
Euonymus japonicus ‘Aureomarginatus’ With its glossy green leaves edged in golden yellow, this evergreen shrub adds year-round colour and structure. Ideal for borders or hedging, it responds well to pruning and brings a bright, polished look to formal or contemporary gardens.
Bay (Laurus nobilis). Bay trees combine a neat form with a beautiful fragrance, they are both ornamental and useful in the kitchen.
Privet (Ligustrum). Perfect for formal gardens, Ligustrum takes well to shaping and brings a lush, classic look.
Olive (Olea). With their silvery leaves and naturally twisted trunks, olives bring a relaxed Mediterranean feel to any garden.
Bamboo is often recognised for its tall, upright canes that add height and structure to the landscape. Commonly used as a focal point, it is also highly effective for screening or defining sections of the garden. The gentle rustling of bamboo in the wind also adds movement and dynamic interest, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
Thanks to their striking, colourful stems, dogwoods are an excellent choice for adding architectural interest to gardens in winter. Varieties such as Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ and Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ display vivid reds, oranges and yellows that stand out beautifully against bare soil or snow. Their bold structure and vibrant colours are particularly effective when planted in groups or repeated along borders.
Architectural plants bring bold, sculptural interest to any garden design. Typically evergreen, they offer year-round appeal and maintain strong visual presence through every season. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of the best architectural plants to define your garden!
Architectural plants bring strong lines, height, and structure to your garden. From the sharp edges of a clipped hedge to the towering elegance of an upright evergreen, they create visual depth and draw the eye. Whether you’re aiming to add formality, highlight entrances, or define spaces with natural borders, these plants are an excellent choice.
These neatly shaped evergreens are a classic option. Their clean, structured forms bring balance and interest to a space, whether placed in pots or positioned beside doorways, gates, or pathways. They’re also easy to maintain with seasonal trimming.
If you’re looking to add height and structure, Italian cypress is another great option. Tall and narrow, these trees work well along pathways, as natural borders, or to subtly draw the eye upward near patios and terraces. They’re especially well-suited to formal or Mediterranean-style gardens.
‘Bravo’ adds year-round interest with its bold, variegated foliage. These leaves, with their creamy-yellow edged leaves, also bring brightness and structure to landscapes. They are a great choice for garden borders, foundation plantings, or containers. Tough and adaptable, ‘Bravo’ has a dense, bushy form and responds well to trimming.
‘Benkomasaki’ is a slender, upright evergreen with a narrow, columnar shape and tidy appearance. With its small, deep green leaves and naturally vertical habit, it brings strong architectural lines to gardens year-round. Ideal for tight spaces, formal hedging, or container planting, ‘Benkomasaki’ offers structure without overwhelming surrounding plants.
‘Jean Hugues’ is an evergreen plant that brings dependable structure to the garden thanks to its dense, compact and upright growth. Its tough foliage handles trimming well, making it ideal for formal hedges, edges, low borders, or containers. Additionally, it’s often chosen as a substitute for Buxus (Box) since it resists both box blight and caterpillar.
Ilex crenata, is another excellent alternative to box (Buxus), offering a similar look but with a resistance to box blight and box tree caterpillar. These neatly shaped evergreens are a classic choice. Their clean, structured forms bring balance and interest to a space, whether placed in pots or positioned beside doorways, gates, or pathways. They’re also easy to maintain with seasonal trimming.
Japanese maples work well in architectural planting schemes because they offer refined structure and striking form. Their elegant branching patterns create strong visual lines. In addition, their graceful silhouettes serve as bold focal points in the garden. As a result, they bring both order and beauty to formal layouts.
These are just a few of our favourite architectural plants to define your border. Check out part two for more suggestions!
Countryside stewardship grants offer vital funding to plant new hedgerows, improve habitats, support biodiversity, and store carbon. These grants include support for planting, restoring, and managing hedgerows. Here’s a breakdown of key options land managers can use.
£17.22 per metre (m) for the total length of boundary hedgerow being gapped-up, not for each side of the boundary.
Purpose. Gapping up hedgerows encourages new growth helping to create a continuous boundary. This creates better habitats and food sources for bees, pollinators, and birds, while supporting carbon storage.
Eligibility. To qualify, you must manage both sides of the boundary. The hedge must be at least 20m long, less than 5m wide at the base, and made up of at least 80% native shrubs. You are not eligible if any gap is over 20m long. For larger gaps, apply under grant BN11.
£22.97 per metre (m) for the total length of boundary hedgerow being gapped-up, not for each side of the boundary.
Purpose. Planting new hedgerows with native species helps to create habitats and provide food sources for bees, pollinators, and birds. It also helps store carbon.
Eligibility. To qualify, you must manage both sides of the boundary. If new planting links existing lengths of hedgerow the gaps must be over 20 metres long. For gaps of 20 metres or less, apply for the BN7 grant.
Plants. Use 2-year-old native transplants that are 450–600mm tall. No single species should exceed 70% of the mix. Plant in two staggered rows, 40cm apart, with at least 6 plants per metre and do not block access points to open land. Keep the area weed-free until plants are established.
Timing, Preparation and Planting. Plant only between 1 November and 31 March (dormant season). Prepare a 1.5m-wide strip with healthy soil and clear all competing vegetation. Install fencing at least 1.2m from the hedge centre or near the bank base to keep out livestock. Replace any failed plants the following season, and remove guards and shelters once the plants are established.
Evidence. Provide photos of the completed planting with your claim. Also keep the following records (available on request):
1. Any consents or permissions connected with the work.
2. Receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable.
3. The date, location and method of any weed control carried out.
4. The dates of planting.
5. Details of age, height and species planted.
6. A photograph of each length of hedge entered into the item before work starts
For full BN7 and BN11 scheme details check the government website.
Both of countryside stewardship grants can be used in conjunction with other incentives like the CHRW1, CHRW2 and CHRW3 actions.
CHRW1: Assess and record hedgerow condition. Involves assessing hedgerows and writing an assessment record so that you can understand the condition of your hedgerows and effectively plan how they can be managed to improve their condition.
CHRW2: Manage hedgerows. Management depends on if the hedge is established or newly planted, but you must follow one of the required management processes. This action was introduced to improve habitats for wildlife and increase pollen, nectar and berries for mammals, birds and insects.
CHRW3: Maintain or establish hedgerow trees. Those who enter this action must make sure that they have an average of at least 1 hedgerow tree per 100m over the total length of hedgerows entered into this action. You can do this by maintaining existing trees growing within the hedgerow or establishing new hedgerow trees. It works to provide a habitat for wildlife as well as carbon storage benefits.
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