Many young trees die from a lack of aftercare in their first five years, but five minutes of your time every March or April can make a huge difference. 1.Is it alive? If there are no leaves, look for green under the bark of twigs. Fill in any gaps in the soil around the tree...

There are many trees widely available for smaller gardens, in all shapes and sizes, evergreen and deciduous. Given that many of us have limited space in which to garden, it becomes important that any trees chosen are right for their surroundings, in terms of proportion as well as for their decorative value. There are many...