Trees
January
Prune deciduous trees while dormant
Action time: 01/01 - 03/01
There's still time to prune deciduous trees to keep them healthy and ensure they maintain a balanced and attractive shape. Our guide shows you how to prune successfully.
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February
Finish pruning deciduous trees
Action time: 01/02 - 03/02
Prune deciduous trees before the dormant season is over. Follow our guide and remember to wear suitable protective gear.
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March
Mulch young magnolias
Action time: 20/03 - 20/03
Look out for the first of the beautiful magnolia flowers in your garden. Give young trees a thick layer of nutrient-rich mulch to help them get growing.
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August
Take conifer cuttings
Action time: 31/08 - 15/10
Now is the time to start taking cuttings to increase stocks of your favourite trees. Follow our simple guide.
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September
Plant out container-grown trees
Action time: 03/09 - 10/09
Plant out a container-grown tree now to give your garden structure and year-round interest.
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Choose seasonal colour
Action time: 09/09 - 09/09
Plan ahead for autumn next year by choosing shrubs and trees such as euonymus, liquidambar and acer for their vibrant leaf colour.
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October
Fill a gap, plant a tree
Action time: 03/10 - 10/10
There's still time to plant out a container-grown tree as the warm and moist soil conditions will help it to thrive. Follow our planting guide.
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Plant acers for autumn colour
Action time: 07/10 - 14/10
Bring the wow factor to your garden with a Japanese maple. These stunning trees turn beautiful shades of gold and red in the autumn months.
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November
Prune deciduous trees
Action time: 01/11 - 03/11
Most deciduous trees are best pruned when dormant in late autumn or winter. Our guide shows you how to prune successfully.
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National Tree Week
Action time: 26/11 - 27/11
Join in with BBC Tree O'Clock by planting a native tree at 11am on Saturday, 5 December. See if there's a community planting event in your area or a free tree giveaway scheme near to you.
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BBC Tree O'Clock
Action time: 28/11 - 29/11
Make your pledge to plant a native tree next Saturday and help BBC Tree O'Clock attempt a world record. You can also follow Tree O'Clock on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bbctreeoclock.
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Keep trees in good shape
Action time: 01/12 - 03/12
Even young trees may need pruning at this time of year to ensure they maintain shape and size. Follow our tree pruning guide.
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Help us plant a world record
Action time: 02/12 - 03/12
Get ready to plant a native tree at 11am on Saturday as part of National Tree Week. Download the BBC Tree O'Clock tree planting guide or watch the video.
Read moreTree planting day
Action time: 05/12 - 05/12
Plant your tree between 11am and 12 noon today and help BBC Tree O'Clock set a world record. Don't forget to take photos of the event to send as evidence, with the time and date correctly set on your camera.
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