Beautiful Gardens Spring Edition 2020 | Page 48

GARDEN CARE TREES A tree for all gardens Planting a tree can benefit even the smallest garden, by attracting wildlife, cleaning the air, and adding colour and interest throughout the seasons E ASK OUR IN-STORE EXPERTS very garden deserves a tree and spring is the perfect time to plant one. Trees can bring you flowers in spring and summer, radiant leaf colour in autumn, plus interesting bark and stems in winter. Trees can be multi- functional, too – screening an unattractive view or helping to filter noise and air pollution if you live near a busy road. They also benefit nature significantly: providing pollen for insects and shelter for birds, and converting air-borne carbon dioxide into oxygen. Finally, if you’re concerned about your tree growing too tall, don’t worry: many trees are suitable for the smallest of gardens, and most trees can be pruned regularly to keep them compact. for advice on the best tree for the size of your garden 48/BEAUTIFUL GARDENS (Top left) Acer palmatum; (top right) Malus ‘Jelly King’; (left) Prunus ‘Beni-yutaka’