Planning a living screen starts with the view you want to soften. Here’s how to measure your boundary, check the height of the leafy panels and estimate how many pleached trees your garden might need.
A little privacy can change the way you enjoy your garden. Explore our freshly arrived espalier trees, from soft, silvery Elaeagnus to richly coloured evergreen laurel, and find a living screen that feels right for your space.
A single tree can completely transform a garden. From elegant white-stem birches and colourful maples to fragrant limes and architectural Parrotia, discover our favourite statement trees for Irish gardens and find the perfect centrepiece for your outdoor space.
In terms of architectural planting these really do create a very impactive design and although the evergreen options are still our most popular, some of the deciduous options with their change in colour with the seasons for screening and privacy.
We all know how much trees can improve the look of our environment, especially in more urban areas with a wide range of environmental, social and economic benefits. Trees in urban parks have been found to improve physical and mental health, improve aesthetics and environmental quality which has got to be a good thing for all […]
One of the most common requests we get from our customers is for trees that can be used for screening, as a natural privacy barrier. Evergreen hedging can provide an excellent screen, with many additional benefits like wind and noise reduction, and providing nesting sites for wildlife. In an age where we can have instant […]
