How about everyone planting a tree

[said]

In response to local councils cutting back trees everywhere - those people who have the space could be planting a tree in their own gardens. So many gardens are becoming to look like industrial yards now just because people cannot be bothered with gardening.

I have already done so, but it will take many years for mine to become established.

So, how many of the posters on Q local would be willing to do that?

[Darkside]

In response to local councils cutting back trees everywhere - those people who have the space could be planting a tree in their own gardens. So many gardens are becoming to look like industrial yards now just because people cannot be bothered with gardening.

I have already done so, but it will take many years for mine to become established.

So, how many of the posters on Q local would be willing to do that?

I'm planting an apple tree in my garden this year. Had one at our previous house and I really miss stepping into the garden in September and picking an apple straight from the tree, can't beat it!

That said, anyone who plants a Leylandii should be shot.

[Albion102]

Apple tree, but it will be a couple of years before it's close to producing anything substantial

[Hamble]

Does anyone remember 'Plant a Tree in 73' campaign?

[susanb]

The Council had a scheme that every planning application that was approved, had to plant 3 trees. If they hadn't got the ground to do this, they paid the council £1,000. for the council to plant them elsewhere. Does this still apply?

[said]

Does anyone remember 'Plant a Tree in 73' campaign?

No, I do not remember that! It should be followed now. There is a reason for everything nature provides and there is nothing more important than trees and shrubs.

[said]

The Council had a scheme that every planning application that was approved, had to plant 3 trees. If they hadn't got the ground to do this, they paid the council £1,000. for the council to plant them elsewhere. Does this still apply?

It should do! There should be more than three trees for the huge projects that have been undertaken.

[whiplash]

My daughters are planting roses in honour of their Grandma.
If I had a garden I would plant a Magnolia tree.

[jonnybgood]

Would mean putting a hole in my Artificial Lawn to plant a tree,so I'll just buy one in a large pot,and stick it on the patio.

[said]

Would mean putting a hole in my Artificial Lawn to plant a tree,so I'll just buy one in a large pot,and stick it on the patio.

Mmmh! Yes, I can see that would be a problem!

However artificial grass is an attraction for slugs, spiders and worms that live underneath it - but it does not support the eco system. So to make up for that - you had better plant more than one tree!

[Hamble]

No, I do not remember that! It should be followed now. There is a reason for everything nature provides and there is nothing more important than trees and shrubs.

It was a government scheme after Dutch Elm disease ravaged trees.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_A_Tree_In_%2773

[said]

It was a government scheme after Dutch Elm disease ravaged trees.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_A_Tree_In_%2773

Oh! Is that what they call the Council now?

[Clog-dancer]

I've planted several lovely trees over the years - unfortunately I now seem to be plagued by unwanted attention from "tree surgeons" who want to remove them (which is particularly annoying at this time of year - ie: during bird nesting season).

Reminds me of years ago when uninvited double-glazing salesmen used to be forever on the prowl!

[said]

I've planted several lovely trees over the years - unfortunately I now seem to be plagued by unwanted attention from "tree surgeons" who want to remove them (which is particularly annoying at this time of year - ie: during bird nesting season).

Reminds me of years ago when uninvited double-glazing salesmen used to be forever on the prowl!

Yes, I had one of those knock on my door a couple of years ago. He said he had noticed the large birch tree in my back garden and he could remove it if I wanted him to. I told him no thanks, that the tree was not in my garden but in the neighbours, and that it was not a birch tree, it was a poplar. A so called expert I would not have wanted to hire anyway.