Bare-root season: what to know before you plant

Part 1

When bare-root goes in

Bare-root planting runs through the dormant season, from November to March. Trees and hedging are lifted straight from the ground rather than grown in pots, which makes them significantly cheaper for planting at scale. That's the reason most large hedging and woodland schemes go bare-root rather than potted.

Part 2

Why timing matters

The trade-off is timing. Bare-root stock needs to go in the ground while it's dormant and the soil isn't frozen or waterlogged. Order too late in the season and the window closes until next winter.

Part 3

Planning a big job?

If you are planting a long hedge or a whole development, talk to us early in the season, so we can plan the quantities and the delivery while the plants are dormant.

Starting a garden from scratch? Read choosing plants for a new-build garden.

Part 4

Buying bare-root from us

Our bare-root season runs from November to March. Come and buy what you need, and ring ahead if you like. There is no reservation system and no price per metre, so ask on the day.