Ready, steady, plant!

This year, we're delighted to be supporting National Tree Week, a tree-mendous (sorry!) initiative by the Tree Council to encourage people to plant more trees.

Gardens, playgrounds and community spaces are all great places to plant trees and we hope families, schools and communities will get together and plant for the future.

Why plant a tree?

With over 20 million homes in the UK with gardens, just think of the impact it would have if we all planted a tree? 

More reasons for planting trees

Which tree should I plant?

First of all you need to look at how much space you have and then decide on your reason for planting the tree. Do you want to attract wildlife? Do you want to create a nice shady spot in the garden?

Some tips on choosing the right tree

How to plant a tree

It may sound easy enough - dig a hole, stick the tree in etc. There are, however a few little things you can do to help your newly planted tree thrive.

Tree planting tips from the Woodland Trust

What do I do now?

Once you've planted your tree it will need some tlc for a few seasons. If you're not quite sure what you should be doing, over and above watering it, then we have some pointers for you.

How to look after your new tree

So now you know why and how, what are you waiting for? Get digging!