Trees in Gardens Naturenet homepage Trees in Gardens by Rowan Adams, Tree and Landscape Officer, for the Isle of Wight Council. Reproduced by kind permission.
Trees are the biggest and longest-lived creatures on Earth.
They can give a garden its framework, and give more beauty for less human effort than any other plants - all they usually need back from us is some appreciation. Gardening with trees is more sustainable than having large areas of short grass and annuals. The best tools for looking after your trees are your eyes. Watch your trees and see how they change. If they begin to look unhealthy or unsound, call in professional advice .