A Complete Guide to Pruning Acers:
From Sycamores & Field Maples to ornamental specimines such as Japanese & Norway Maples Pruning Acers: Commonly known as maples—ranging from towering native trees like sycamore and the smaller field maple to delicate ornamental Japanese maples admired for their intricate foliage. Although these species belong to the same botanical family, their pruning needs differ significantly. […]
Pruning Oak Trees:
Enhancing Structure, Health & Wildlife Value Pruning Oak trees: These are some of the most iconic and ecologically valuable species in the world. From the native English oak to the evergreen holm oak and the large North American species, oaks are not only majestic garden features but also keystones for biodiversity. Correct pruning ensures structural […]
Watercourses and Flood Risk Management: Why Proactive Care Matters
Flooding remains one of the most persistent environmental challenges facing communities today. As weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, the condition and behaviour of our natural and engineered watercourses are more important than ever. At Arborscape Environmental Services, we help landowners, organisations, and local authorities understand and manage the systems that keep water flowing safely. Effective […]
When and How to Prune Magnolia Trees in Northern England
A Practical, Guide for Gardeners in Cool, Northern Climates Magnolias are some of the most breath-taking trees you can grow in the UK, offering spectacular spring blooms and elegant structure. But if you live in Northern England, you may wonder when and how to prune magnolia without damaging its flowering potential. Magnolia pruning must be […]
Winter Tree Safety Works in the Lakes.
As the golden hues of autumn fade and winter approaches, the Lakes faces a season of high winds, heavy rainfall, and occasional snow. For landowners, estate managers, and local councils in the Lakes, this means one thing: it’s time for winter tree safety works. Whether you’re in Ambleside or Elterwater, Grange or Grasmere, Arborscape has […]
Vegetation Management: The Best Time for Pruning and Clearance
With bird nesting season behind us, now is one of the best times of the year to get on top of tree and shrub care. From late summer into autumn, we have a clear window to manage vegetation responsibly, without disturbing nesting birds or impacting wildlife habitats. Why Now? The nesting season, which typically runs […]
Go Wild! – Encouraging wildlife into your green space
Go Wild! Encouraging wildlife and biodiversity into your green space benefits everyone. Here is an easy introduction and a few tips to get you started. We are all keen to be doing our bit for the environment, and the green spaces around the home or workplace can be a real contribution. Imagine a pond, buzzing […]
Winter Pruning
Pruning can seem a little daunting, with what appears to be a dazzling array of rules for various plant types requiring different pruning styles at alternative times of the year.
To help, we have started a season by season blog series just on pruning!
So here’s a few tips to bear in mind:
Hardy trees, shrubs and fruit bushes can be cut back during frost-free weather. This is a great way to maintain your trees at a manageable height and help keep disease at bay.
Firstly remove any dead, diseased or damaged wood. Pruning back to the branch collar to allow the tree or shrub to heal.
Secondly look to maintain an open crown removing inward growing branches. You may need to do this in sections to avoid tearing.
Fruit trees – apples and pears can be pruned back to maintain their size and accessibility to the fruit. This involves taking out some of the stronger upright growth, while maintaining the more outwards growing branches. This is also a great way to improve the size of your fruit.
Summer-flowering shrubs, such as buddleia, Hydrangea paniculata and lavatera can be cut back hard in late winter, just before they start into growth in the spring
This time of year is also your last chance to cut back woody plants prone to ‘bleeding’ sap if pruned too late – such as birches and walnuts.
The dead stems of herbaceous perennials can be cut back at the end of winter to tidy beds and make way for new spring shoots.
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Workplace Wellbeing Garden
Why have a wellbeing garden? They give opportunity for socialisation and relaxation providing a ‘proper break’ from stress and screens. Research has found this promotes increased staff morale, productivity and creativity. A garden can also provide an informal meeting space for staff socialisation leading to improved teamwork. Looking out onto green space from an office […]