Yes, planting trees in summer is possible, in fact it can be a great time to do so! The key is to choose container-grown trees, and make sure that you provide consistent, appropriate aftercare!

Visit Us This Summer! 🌞

With trees now in full leaf, summer is an excellent time to visit our nursery. You’ll be able to see our deciduous trees and plants at their most vibrant. This makes it easier to plan enhancements for new or existing projects, visualise how they’ll look in your landscape, and select the ideal size, shape, and form.

New Stock!

We’ve just restocked a beautiful range of half standard trees, climbers and small shrubs.

Half Standard Trees

Half standard trees are similar to standard screening trees, but with shorter stems (around 1 meter tall). This form brings dimension to gardens and creates opportunities for underplanting. It also means that half standards can effectively establish an elegant raised hedge when planted in row along a low wall! They can also be used for:

1. Raised beds. Standard trees often leave gaps above fences when planted in raised beds. Half standards solve this by keeping foliage at the perfect height.

2. Screening around a seating area. With their dense crown and short stem, half standards offer eye-level screening. This is ideal for seating areas that need privacy without blocking light.

Climbers

Climbers, like Jasmine, are a fantastic choice for adding visual interest and a delightful fragrance to your garden, especially during the warm summer evenings!

Our Jasmine climbers are perfect for training on a trellis to cover walls and fences, or for gracefully growing over an arch or pergola to add vertical appeal. We also offer Jasmine espaliers, which are expertly trained onto an 80cm x 120cm frame. These plants are ideal for planting against a trellis or wall, quickly creating an attractive and dense covering.

Shrubs

Shrubs provide year-round interest and are essential for garden structure. We stock a variety of:

Deciduous shrubs that change beautifully with the seasons.

Evergreen shrubs that are great for winter colour, privacy, and year-round foliage.

One of our favourite shrubs for adding summer interest is Agapanthus. This evergreen plant produces striking, tall flower spikes from mid to late summer. These spikes are topped with large, round clusters of flowers, making a wonderful impact in any garden design.

One of favourite deciduous shrubs are Hydrangeas. This is a smaller-sized, deciduous shrub known for its flower heads that are made up of many densely packed florets! Not only do these flowers add stunning interest to gardens, they can also can be used in flower arranging fresh or once they have gone over and dried.

Aftercare

Maintaining a regular watering schedule is particularly important, especially if you’re planting trees in summer! Regular watering helps to keep the soil moist which is essential for the tree to successfully establish itself in its new location. For more detailed guidance on the best watering practices, including information on volume, frequency, and helpful accessories, please take a look at our article on watering newly planted trees!

Hopefully This Helped!🌿

We hope this has shown that planting trees in summer is possible, and with the right choices and aftercare, it’s a fantastic time to enhance your garden.

Feel free to visit us at the nursery to see our vibrant summer stock and get advice for your space. We’re always happy to help you bring your planting plans to life!