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A Guide to Foraging

A Guide to Foraging

FORAGING -IT'S WILD AND FREE! There’s nothing like finding something for nothing and at this time of year our native hedgerows are simply brimming with delicious treats, ripe and ready...
Why leaves change colour in autumn

Transforming Trees

As seasons change, so do our beautiful hedgerows, gardens, woodlands and parks. All around us we can see the familiar signs of our deciduous trees' natural, glorious transformation. The riot...
Winter Garden Tips

Winter Garden Tips

Now is the time gardeners begin thinking about how to prepare their gardens for winter. As the leaves fall, the earth begins to draw as much energy as possible from...
How to prune your tree into shape.

How to Prune Your Tree into Shape.

    Once your tree is in its forever home, either in a pot or planted in the ground, it’s so important to care for them to help them thrive,...
How to grow a tree in a pot

How to Grow a Tree in a Pot

Savvy urban creativity means anyone can curate a beautiful garden! More and more green-fingered novices are learning how to bring green lusciousness to their urban space, be it inside a conservatory,...
Pet Friendly Tree Care

Pet Friendly Tree Care

Proudly free from harmful pesticides at The Present Tree We love the wildlife around us and protecting it is at the centre of what we do. We also love our...
How to plant a tree

How to Plant a Tree

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO PLANT A TREE? If your tree is growing in a pot it can be planted anytime throughout the year. Bio-degradable pots can be planted...
Bee Friendly Gardening

Bee Friendly Gardening

Even when we close our eyes we can tell…summer is here! The warm breeze on our face, the sweet scent of blossom filling the air and a gentle hum of...
Growing House Plants

Growing House Plants

We all know that adding a pot plant here and there can give your interior a refresh - but are you aware of the full range of fantastical benefits these...
Organic Pesticides

Organic Pesticides

Completely Natural We're dedicated to protecting and nurturing our trees without using any toxic sprays and chemicals. And with a team devoted to nature, it is vital we deter the pests,...
Interesting facts about truffles

Truffles - A Fascinating Fungus

Truffles can be a bit of a mystery as they cannot be cultivated or controlled which is why they are so expensive! Truffles are a type of fungi that grow...
How do bees survive in winter?

How do Bees Survive in Winter?

Winter is truly upon us! And as we notice the lack of twittering birds above and turn up our collars to brave the cold you may notice something strange… where...
Organic Gardening Guide

Organic Gardening Guide

Have you ever heard the saying, ‘You are what you eat’? Well, this doesn’t just apply to us at dinnertime! Gardeners are becoming more aware of the lengthy list of benefits...
Bird Friendly Gardening

Bird Friendly Gardening

Our summer weather can be unpredictable and changeable. When it is gloriously sunny and dry, we all enjoy feeling the warmth, but it can be just too hot at times!...
Planting a Memorial Tree

Planting a Memorial Tree

If you would like to send a memorial tree to pay tribute to a loved one or to bring comfort to a friend or family member you can browse our...
How to grow your own truffles!

How to Grow your Own Truffles

Truffles are an ectomycorrhizal fungus, which means they have evolved to thrive underground in a mutually beneficial, symbiotic relationship with the roots of particular trees. The tree (usually a Hazel...
Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Pesticides

Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Pesticides

Here, at The Present Tree, we pride ourselves in being all-natural and organic. From the compost we use to keep our saplings super healthy to the repellent we mix to deter...
Garden Tips for Fruit Trees

Garden Tips for Fruit Trees

Let’s start from the very beginning, when planting your fruit tree, don’t plant too deeply just cover the root ball and up to 5 cm above with soil in order...
How To Revive A Bee with Sugary Water

How to Revive a Bee with Sugary Water

We’re a little obsessed with one of nature’s most important insects here at The Present Tree: bees! They keep our ecosystem functioning and a world without them would mean a...
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