Yesterday was the start of National Tree Week. There will be many events taking place over the week including community planting projects (www.treecouncil.org.uk). There is a Guinness world record bid taking place on 5th December to plant the largest number of trees in one hour.(www.BBC.co.uk/treeoclock)
Even those of us with very small outside spaces should look at planting trees either in the soil or in large containers. In my 5x5 space I have two trees, a double flowered hawthorn, Crataegus Pauls Scarlet and a mountain ash, Sorbus Joseph Rock. Both of these trees are perfect for small gardens giving flower, foliage and flower interest as well as encouraging wild life. So help with your own carbon footprint- plant a tree this week.
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