Tree & Shrub Planting

Autumn is the planting season for trees, shrubs and, in particular, hedging plants.

Hardwood plants and perennials - trees or shrubs with with woody stems - are best planted when the leaves have fallen and the plants are entering their dormant phase. That makes the throes of Autumn the perfect time to consider starting new planting projects:

Tree Planting –
Planting new trees needs to be planned carefully to ensure successful establishment and growth. At Nicholsons we have qualified Foresters who can advise on the best species for each site, and assist with the layout and design of new copse and woodland developments. They will also be able to determine whether any grants may be available to help cover some of the costs.

Hedge Planting –
Site preparation and species selection are critical if a new hedge is going to thrive. Protection from rabbits must be a prime consideration, and aftercare is vital. Nicholsons has been planting and tending hedges for more than 30 years, and our own Saxon Hedge is a vigorous and effective mix of traditional native species.

Supply Only –
Nicholsons can supply all the plants, stakes, guards and other sundries necessary through the company's Plants Division.

Supply and Planting –
Nicholsons Forestry Division has fully-trained teams who carry out all the work needed, form initial site surveys and preparation, through fencing and planting, to aftercare, weed control and maintenance. Please ask for a formal quotation or estimate.

Specimen Trees & Ornamentals -
Nicholsons offers a huge range of mature trees and ornamental specimens, and can advise and plant single trees as well as Arboretae and Parklands.

For further details on any of these aspects of planting and planning, please Contact us.

Nicholsons Forestry Services

Nicholsons is able to offer a wide range of tree and shrub planting solutions tailored to individual requirements. This may be from planting a small bare rooted whip to a huge 10m tall specimen trees.

This tasks are undertaken by our own full-trained teams of experienced foresters and arboriculturalists. We use materials and plants supplied by our own nursery, so ensuring that trees arrive on site in the ideal condition ready for planting.

We feel passionate that this greatly enhances the survival rates when compared to our competitors.

Everything wants to eat trees!
A fundamental decision before planting is carried out is to determine exactly what threats the new plants will face. What is out there that will do damage? How can we help you to minimise this threat?

We offer a wide range of solutions to suit many different situations and schemes. Options can range from individual tree protection through to woodland scale fencing. The need for protection against all forms of vermin is one of the most important factors in assuring the on-going vitality of any new planting scheme. The implementation of a cost effective solution can make the difference between success and failure.

Although Autumn is the best time for beginning a new planting project, that doesn't mean that there aren't plenty of other opportunities throughout the year when Nicholsons can't be on hand to help with other planting and Forestry needs. Please use the simple form on our Contact us page to ask for advice and assistance, or telephone for further information.