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Bare root accessories like rabbit guards, deer guards, and tree shelters help to increase the survival rate of young plants by protecting them from animal damage in winter. This bare root season, we’re excited to offer a new, biodegradable guards too!
Biodegradable Spiral Rabbit Guards
Our new biodegradable guards offer a more sustainable way to plant by reducing plastic use. Made from non-toxic materials, they break down into water, CO₂, and biomass. You can leave them on the forest floor after use without harming the environment. Even better, their production creates up to five times less carbon than oil-based plastic spirals.
The guards create a micro-climate by wrapping around the young plant. Their faint green tint lets in enough light for growth while softening harsh sunlight. The green also blends into the surroundings. They block spray from reaching the plant and help hold warmth and moisture.
These spiral guards are quick to install and expand as the tree grows. They need little to no maintenance and are highly affordable. They fully degrade in four to five years.
How to Install Spiral Guards?
Check out the video below for a step-by-step video guide on how to install bare root plants and their accessories!
Our Favourite Bare Root Plants
Common Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea). A native shrub found in many British hedgerows. It adds interest all year round with spring flowers, red autumn leaves, and bright winter stems.
Field maple (Acer campestre). A tough, native deciduous tree. It’s one of the hardiest species used in hedging.
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna). Also known as Quickthorn or May Blossom, it is a fast-growing deciduous, native tree that has always been used for hedging and field boundaries.
Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa). Also known as Sloe bush, Blackthorn produces small white flowers in early spring, before its green, oval leaves appear.
Hazel (Corlyus avellana). A small, native tree often seen in British hedgerows. It’s commonly coppiced and grown for its edible hazelnuts, which appear in autumn.
Dog rose (Rosa canina). A fast-growing, native rose plant that is a common sight in British hedgerows.
Read More:
1. Tree Planting: Is Autumn a good time to plant?
2. Tree Planting Tips: How to correctly install your trees
3. Tree Planting: When should you plant bare root and rootball trees?
