Tree planting

Planting trees in gardens

Many people decide to enrich their gardens by planting trees. Most of them do it for the beauty or to provide extra shade in summer months. However, there are more benefits from trees than you might think. As well as for relaxing, connecting us with nature and their calming effect, trees do a lot when it comes to the environment.

Helping the environment

Trees provide a multitude of benefits, both long and short term including:

• remove and store carbon from the atmosphere
• slow heavy rain and so reduce the risk of flooding
• enhance air quality and improve the urban heat island effect by reflecting sunlight and providing shade

In addition to helping stop climate change, trees are crucial for conserving biodiversity. They provide habitats for numerous species, including birds, insects, and small mammals. By planting trees, we can create corridors and connected habitats that support wildlife populations and help our ecosystem.

Your garden

Most of us do not have room in our gardens for more than a few trees, but there are many species of trees widely available for smaller gardens in all shapes and sizes.

Many of us have limited space in which to plant, so it's important that any garden trees you choose are right for their surroundings, in terms of proportion as well as for their decorative value.

Last updated 10 December 2024