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9th April 2021

Trees are complex organisms and respond to pruning differently depending on their age, variety, the time of year and other factors. Choosing the right time to prune your Apple is critical if you want to maximise fruit yield and minimise work.

9th April 2021

Why are you pruning your pear tree? Is it to shape a young tree, rejuvenate a mature one or tame an unruly bush? Either way, timing is everything.

9th April 2021

Are your apples rotting on the branch? Do your plums have no stones inside? What are those unsightly orange spots on the leaves of your pear tree? This article will help you identify and deal with common fruit tree diseases.

21st January 2021

Are your apples rotting on the branch? Do your plums have no stones inside? What are those unsightly orange spots on the leaves of your pear tree? This article will help you identify and deal with common fruit tree diseases.

12th January 2021

Imported on infected plants and driven across the country by windswept rain, Ramorum disease (Phytophthora ramorum) is a serious threat to a variety of trees and bushes, especially the larch.

12th December 2020

The first step in tackling tree diseases such as ash dieback is to recognise its presence. Spotting its symptoms early can limit the damage to your healthy trees and slow the spread of this devastating fungus.

27th November 2020

Having laid waste to billions of trees across the UK, tree diseases and pests are a serious threat to the economy and the environment. Here are 5 common diseases and their symptoms.

10th November 2020

With around 80% of England’s ash trees now at risk, costing an estimated $15 billion to the economy, it is important to identify and manage ash dieback disease quickly.