How to plant a tree

Trees provide shade, shelter, blossom, scent and fruit in the garden, and will help encourage wildlife to visit, too. Good-quality trees are a considerable investment, so it pays to plant them carefully so that you can enjoy all the benefits. Potted trees can be planted at any time in spring, provided that they are watered regularly in the first year after planting.

You will need

◼ Spade

◼ Trug

◼ Length of wood

◼ Hammer or mallet

◼ Wooden stake

◼ Tree tie

◼ Watering can

◼ Peat-free compost

Choose the location of a tree carefully because it is an investment that will change the area for years to come